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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Balfron by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Clinicbus bus X10
    5h 12m
    £52–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lomond Terracebus bus X10 / ...
    5h 45m
    £28–42

  3. Drive  231.8 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Balfroncar car 231.8 mi
    4h 4m
    £58–83

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Clinicbus bus
    5h 54m
    £54–167

  5. Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    6h 45m
    £34–57

  6. Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane LPL - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Clinicbus bus
    6h 24m
    £66–183

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Sauchiehall Street to Clinicbus bus
    5h 59m
    £62–149

  8. 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 Stirlingtrain train
    6h 22m
    £85–189

Manchester to Balfron by train, foot, and bus

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 240.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Lomond Terrace via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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