What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Craig Tara Holiday Park via Buchanan Bus Station and Wellington Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Craig Tara?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Craig Tara. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Ayr via Lancaster and Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Manchester to Craig Tara?

The distance between Manchester and Craig Tara is 268 miles. The road distance is 212.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Craig Tara without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £190.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Craig Tara?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Manchester to Craig Tara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Craig Tara bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Craig Tara train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Craig Tara?

The best way to get from Manchester to Craig Tara is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £95 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Craig Tara bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Craig Tara train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Craig Tara?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Craig Tara is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Manchester to Craig Tara.

Where can I stay near Craig Tara?

There are 558+ hotels available in Craig Tara.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
5h 16m
£97–186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
6h 11m
£31–56
Drive 211 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Craig Taracar 211 mi
3h 56m
£51–74
Fly from Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 14m
£71–174
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
6h 8m
£81–151
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77 / ...
7h 11m
£50–118
Train to Liverpool, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LPL - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 43m
£83–212
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
6h 19m
£80–185

Manchester to Craig Tara by train, bus, and foot

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5h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 266.2 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Craig Tara, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Craig Tara via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Beresford Terrace, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Craig Tara via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, Wellington Square, and Craig Tara Holiday Park in around 6h 11m.

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