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

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Ailsa Craig by train, unknown, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Walk from Girvan to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 27m

  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
    7h 11m

  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 50m

  4. 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 43m

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane MAN - BFS
    2. Take the train from York Street to Larne Towntrain train
    3. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    5h 44m

  6. Fly Manchester Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain train
    3. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    5h 36m

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

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road 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 16m

  8. Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LPL - BFS
    3. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 9m

  9. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, travel

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Towntrain train
    4. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    6h 1m

  10. Fly Manchester Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, train, travel

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane MAN - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Larne Towntrain train
    4. Walk from Larne Town to Ailsa Craigunknown unknown
    8h 43m

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration51 minAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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 Preston, 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 7h 11m.

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