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

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Burntisland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    4h 1m
    £84–146

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    6h 31m
    £35–57

  3. Drive 231.1 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Burntislandcar car 231.1 mi
    4h 7m
    £57–82

  4. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 18m
    £60–168

  5. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 13m
    £84–147

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 54m
    £76–178

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    6h 6m
    £75–202

Manchester to Burntisland by train

Calendar52Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Allan Court via Buchanan Bus Station, Terminal, and Square in around 6h 31m.

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