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How to get fromManchester to Galloway Forest Parkby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Galloway Forest Park by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kirkconneltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kirkconnel to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    5h 38m
    £270–357

  2. Drive  190.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Galloway Forest Parkcar car 190.9 mi
    4h 1m
    £48–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Calgowbus bus 500
    7h

  4. Fly, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane MAN - GLA
    2. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Glenmount to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    7h 59m
    £214–374

  5. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Post Officebus bus 521
    4. Take the taxi from Post Office to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    6h 16m

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 590 / ...
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Clachan Innbus bus 521
    7h 8m

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus bus X77
    3. Take the taxi from Glenmount to Galloway Forest Parktaxi taxi
    7h 56m
    £177–241

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Galloway Forest Park, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Galloway Forest Park. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Kirkconnel, then take the taxi to Galloway Forest Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Galloway Forest Park via Carlisle, Dumfries, Dumfries station, and Calgow in around 7h.

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