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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Fife is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Fife is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Fife?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Fife. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Fife?

The distance between Manchester and Fife is 264 miles. The road distance is 255.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Fife without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Manchester to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Fife bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Fife train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Fife?

The best way to get from Manchester to Fife is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 44m.

Where does the Manchester to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Fife train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Fife?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Fife is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Manchester to Fife.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Fife?

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Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 902+ hotels available in Fife.

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

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

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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 / ...
4h 40m
£81–132
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus X24
7h 44m
£39–57
Drive 254 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Fifecar 254 mi
4h 34m
£63–91
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 16m
£78–181
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 4m
£88–149
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Cupartrain
5h 56m
£112–268
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 2m
£82–193
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
6h 56m
£79–200

Manchester to Fife by train

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Distance: 262 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Cupar via Haymarket in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 44m.

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