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How to get fromManchester to Airdrieby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Manchester to Airdrie by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, line 201 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Motherwelltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Motherwell station to Callon Streetbus bus 201
    3h 55m
    £77–129

  2. Bus via Buchanan Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 7m
    £24–41

  3. Drive 208.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Airdriecar car 208.8 mi
    3h 33m
    £51–74

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    4h 52m
    £56–151

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Airdrietrain train Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £90–155

  6. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    4h 15m
    £73–131

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    5h 51m
    £44–102

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain train
    5h 38m
    £66–179

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    4h 58m
    £64–161

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Park to Airdrietrain train
    5h 14m
    £82–189

Manchester to Airdrie by train and bus

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and three other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) every 3 hours.

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