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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Crail is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Crail is to drive which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Crail?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Crail. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Crichton Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Crail?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Crail. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Manchester to Crail?

The distance between Manchester and Crail is 284 miles. The road distance is 264.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Crail without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Manchester to Crail, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crail bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Crail train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Crail?

The best way to get from Manchester to Crail is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 11m.

Where does the Manchester to Crail bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Crail train arrive?

Manchester to Crail train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Crail?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Crail is 264 miles. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Manchester to Crail.

Where can I stay near Crail?

There are 988+ hotels available in Crail.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 33m
£87–142
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
8h 11m
£41–63
Drive 262.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Crailcar 262.7 mi
4h 43m
£65–94
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the bus from Terminal to Bus Stationbus
7h 44m
£67–167
Train, line 95 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leventrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus 95
6h 49m
£83–135
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Stationbus X58 / ...
8h 52m
£84–140
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus, line 95 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bowling Green Placebus
7h 1m
£104–269
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 Bus Stationbus
7h 35m
£71–179

Manchester to Crail by train and bus

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6h 33mAverage Duration

£87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.9 mi
Duration: 6h 33m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bowling Green Place via Haymarket, Cupar, Railway Station, and Bus Station in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bowling Green Place via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, Crichton Street, and Bus Station in around 8h 11m.

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