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

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

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    2. Take the bus from Adelphi to Park & Ridebus bus
    4h 52m
    £86–227

  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 10m
    £50–75

  3. Train via Edinburgh

    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
    8h 8m
    £99–195

  4. Drive  353.4 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Cruden Baycar car 353.4 mi
    6h 20m
    £88–127

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    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
    6h 32m
    £109–289

  6. 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 21m
    £84–122

Manchester to Cruden Bay by train and bus

Calendar51Weekly Services
Duration8h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 309.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 8h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and Park & Ride in around 9h 10m.

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