There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Centraltrain Manchester Airport - Glasgow Central / ...
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
7h 37m£95–154Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Smyrtonbus 360 / ...
8h 3m£49–69Drive 228.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Glenapp Castlecar 228.2 mi
4h 13m£57–82Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
8h 29mBus via Manchester Central Coach Station
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Stationbus X77
- Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Smyrtonbus 360 / ...
8h 33m£59–89
Manchester to Glenapp Castle by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle is to bus which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Glenapp Castle. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Old Smyrton via Buchanan Bus Station and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Glenapp Castle. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Girvan via Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
The distance between Manchester and Glenapp Castle is 303 miles. The road distance is 229.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle without a car is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle, including transfers.
Manchester to Glenapp Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Glenapp Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Glenapp Castle is to train which takes 7h 37m and costs £95 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £70 and takes 8h 3m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Glenapp Castle, Scotland?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glenapp Castle via Glasgow Central, Ayr, Girvan, Rail Station, and Old Smyrton in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Glenapp Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Ayr Bus Station, and Old Smyrton in around 8h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Glasgow Central
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)344 811 0141
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–26
- Website
- ScotRail
Train from Carlisle to Dumfries
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- ScotRail
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0345 810 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Smyrton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Ayr Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–15
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
Bus from Ayr Bus Station to Old Smyrton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–17
- Website
- Stagecoach West Scotland
- Phone
- +44 1576 203874
- [email protected]
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
Bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Houstons Minicoaches
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Glenapp Castle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Manchester to Glenapp Castle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glenapp Castle is 230 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Glenapp Castle.
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