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How to get fromManchester to Ballantraeby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Ballantrae by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
    7h 24m
    £112–195

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    8h 3m
    £44–73

  3. Drive 225.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ballantraecar car 225.2 mi
    4h 6m
    £55–80

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    8h 25m

  5. Bus 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 Arrol Avenuebus bus 360 / ...
    9h 3m
    £60–128

Manchester to Ballantrae by train and bus

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£112Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Girvan, and Rail Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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