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How to get fromManchester to Ailsa Craigby train, unknown, bus, plane, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Ailsa Craig by train, unknown, bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Walk from Girvan to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 10m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to McConnell Squarebus bus 360 / ...
    4. Walk from McConnell Square to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 49m

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane MAN - IOM
    2. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    4h 46m

  4. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Walk from Henrietta Street to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 57m

  5. Bus, travel via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    4. Walk from Henrietta Street to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    7h 51m

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Isle Of Man Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM)plane plane LPL - IOM
    3. Walk from Isle-Of-Man-Airport-IOM to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    5h 15m

  7. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, car ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Walk from Bennane Head Access Path to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    9h 1m

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Ailsa Craig, South Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Ailsa Craig. However, you can take the train to Lancaster, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Girvan, then travel to Ailsa Craig. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Ailsa Craig via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and McConnell Square in around 6h 49m.

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