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How to get fromManchester to Cruden Bayby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Edinburgh

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain train Edinburgh - Aberdeen
    7h 59m
    £95–192

  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 Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    9h 14m
    £50–75

  3. Drive  353.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cruden Baycar car 353.4 mi
    6h 20m
    £89–129

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Main Streetbus bus
    4h 53m
    £84–215

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Deansgate to Prestontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Aberdeentrain train London Euston - Inverness
    9h 14m
    £82–120

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, 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 Adelphi to Main Streetbus bus
    6h 29m
    £111–286

Manchester to Cruden Bay by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration7h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cruden Bay, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Main Street via Edinburgh Waverley, Aberdeen, and Union Square Bus Station in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station in around 9h 14m.

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