What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Airdrie?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Airdrie is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Airdrie?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Airdrie is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Sheriff Court via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Airdrie?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Airdrie. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Airdrie via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester to Airdrie?

The distance between Manchester and Airdrie is 221 miles. The road distance is 210 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Airdrie without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Airdrie without a car is to train and line 201 bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Airdrie?

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Manchester to Airdrie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Airdrie bus from?

Manchester to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Airdrie train from?

Manchester to Airdrie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Airdrie?

The best way to get from Manchester to Airdrie is to bus via Buchanan Bus Station which takes 5h 7m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £180 and takes 5h 6m, you could also train, which costs £90 - £170 and takes 4h 13m.

Where does the Manchester to Airdrie bus arrive?

Manchester to Airdrie bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Airdrie train arrive?

Manchester to Airdrie train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Airdrie?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Airdrie is 210 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Manchester to Airdrie.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Airdrie?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Airdrie?

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Where can I stay near Airdrie?

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Manchester to Airdrie - 9 ways to travel via train, line 201 bus, bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Airdrie by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train, line 201 bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Callon Streetbus 201
3h 52m
£79–135
Bus via Buchanan Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 7m
£27–45
Drive 208.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Airdriecar 208.8 mi
3h 33m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
5h 6m
£56–171
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Airdrietrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
4h 13m
£94–162
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h
£43–97
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain
5h 37m
£66–170
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 56m
£66–172
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain
5h 13m
£83–186

Manchester to Airdrie by train

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Distance: 219.3 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Airdrie, Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 4 hours.

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