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

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

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  1. Bus

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    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 Henrietta Streetbus bus 60 / ...
    7h 54m
    £43–70

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain train Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain train Glasgow Central - Girvan
    7h 55m
    £95–156

  3. Drive  225.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Ballantraecar car 225.5 mi
    4h 6m
    £56–81

  4. Train via Preston

    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 Girvantrain train
    7h 56m
    £78–178

  5. 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 17m

Manchester to Ballantrae by bus

Calendar92Weekly Buses
Duration7h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Henrietta Street in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Arrol Avenue via Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Elder Avenue in around 7h 55m.

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