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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to bus which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Braehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Braehead station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Braehead?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Braehead. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Glasgow Central via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Manchester to Braehead?

The distance between Manchester and Braehead is 228 miles. The road distance is 218.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Braehead without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Manchester to Braehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Braehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Braehead train from?

Manchester to Braehead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Braehead?

The best way to get from Manchester to Braehead is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £45 and takes 4h 33m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Braehead bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Braehead train arrive?

Manchester to Braehead train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lancaster station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Braehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Braehead is 219 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Braehead.

Where can I stay near Braehead?

There are 1575+ hotels available in Braehead.

Manchester to Braehead - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
3h 34m
£84–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
4h 33m
£29–43
Drive 217.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Braeheadcar 217.6 mi
3h 40m
£53–76
Fly Manchester Airport to Glasgow Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
4h 26m
£51–141
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 33m
£48–105
Train to Liverpool, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
5h 15m
£63–179
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 31m
£60–152
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 34m
£73–179

Manchester to Braehead by train and bus

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3h 34mAverage Duration

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Distance: 227 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Braehead, Renfrewshire, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bus Station via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, and West Campbell Street in around 3h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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