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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Glenrothes is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Glenrothes is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Glenrothes station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Glenrothes?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Glenrothes. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Inverkeithing via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from Manchester to Glenrothes?

The distance between Manchester and Glenrothes is 253 miles. The road distance is 242.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Glenrothes without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Manchester to Glenrothes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Glenrothes bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Glenrothes train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Glenrothes?

The best way to get from Manchester to Glenrothes is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 5h 41m.

Where does the Manchester to Glenrothes bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Glenrothes train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Glenrothes?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Glenrothes is 243 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Manchester to Glenrothes.

Where can I stay near Glenrothes?

There are 771+ hotels available in Glenrothes.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Glenrothes 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 / ...
4h 19m
£75–123
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
3. Take the bus from North Approach Road to Bus Stationbus X24
6h 23m
£37–56
Drive 241.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Glenrothescar 241.1 mi
4h 13m
£60–87
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 41m
£56–158
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 Glenrothes with Thorntontrain Edinburgh - Leven / ...
6h 25m
£90–145
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 16m
£67–165
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
6h 17m
£115–284
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
6h 32m
£75–190

Manchester to Glenrothes by train and bus

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Distance: 251.4 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and North Approach Road in around 6h 23m.

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