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

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There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Banff by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus
    5h 27m
    £82–208

  2. Train, bus via Edinburgh

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Castle Streetbus bus 301
    9h 35m
    £135–220

  3. Drive 373.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Banffcar car 373.4 mi
    6h 39m
    £91–131

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Horns Braebus bus
    7h 7m
    £105–279

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Huntlytrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus bus
    7h 10m
    £114–261

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Rochdale to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Aberdeentrain train
    3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus bus 35
    11h 21m
    £144–309

Manchester to Banff by train, foot, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration9h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Banff. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Haudagain By-Pass, walk to Haudagain By-Pass, take the line 35 bus to The Square, then take the bus to Horns Brae. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Castle Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Huntly, and The Square in around 9h 35m.

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