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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairstrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central
    4h 31m
    £65–120

  2. Bus via Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 181 / ...
    6h 51m
    £40–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 240X
    6h 46m

  4. Drive 185.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Douglascar car 185.3 mi
    3h 6m
    £45–65

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain train
    6h 41m
    £64–165

  6. Train via Lancaster

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Lancastertrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Lancaster to Motherwelltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    5h 7m
    £79–144

Manchester to Douglas by train and bus

Calendar128Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 210.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Douglas, South Lanarkshire, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairs 6 times a week. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Springhill Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station in around 6h 46m.

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