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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cumnock is to bus which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cumnock is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cumnock station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Cumnock Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Kilmarnock Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cumnock?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cumnock. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Auchinleck via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cumnock?

The distance between Manchester and Cumnock is 200 miles. The road distance is 196 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Cumnock without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Manchester to Cumnock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cumnock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cumnock train from?

Manchester to Cumnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cumnock?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cumnock is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £55 and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Manchester to Cumnock bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Cumnock train arrive?

Manchester to Cumnock train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cumnock?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cumnock is 196 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Manchester to Cumnock.

Where can I stay near Cumnock?

There are 334+ hotels available in Cumnock.

Manchester to Cumnock - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
4h 27m
£68–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 53m
£37–54
Drive 194.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cumnockcar 194.8 mi
3h 33m
£49–70
Fly from Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain
6h 32m
£67–188
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 53m
£43–69
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 Glasgow Central to Auchinlecktrain
7h 2m
£79–204

Manchester to Cumnock by train and bus

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Distance: 199.3 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Holm via Carlisle, Auchinleck, and Well Road in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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