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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Ballantrae is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 7h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Ballantrae is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs £55 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Ballantrae?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Arrol Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station and Henrietta Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Ballantrae?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Ballantrae. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Girvan via Preston and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Manchester to Ballantrae?

The distance between Manchester and Ballantrae is 290 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballantrae without a car is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Manchester to Ballantrae, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballantrae bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Ballantrae train from?

Manchester to Ballantrae train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Ballantrae?

The best way to get from Manchester to Ballantrae is to bus which takes 7h 54m and costs £40 - £70. Alternatively, you can train via Preston, which costs £100 - £210 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Manchester to Ballantrae bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Ballantrae train arrive?

Manchester to Ballantrae train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Ballantrae?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Ballantrae is 227 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Manchester to Ballantrae.

Where can I stay near Ballantrae?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ballantrae.

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

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1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
3. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Henrietta Streetbus 60 / ...
7h 54m
£41–69
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain
7h 55m
£102–201
Drive 225.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Ballantraecar 225.2 mi
4h 7m
£55–80
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Girvantrain Glasgow Central - Girvan
7h 56m
£109–191
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 12m

Manchester to Ballantrae by train and bus

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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 Oxford Road to Arrol Avenue via Preston, Glasgow Central, Girvan, Rail Station, and Henrietta Street in around 7h 55m.

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