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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lanarkshire is to bus via Glasgow which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lanarkshire is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Railway Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Lanarkshire?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lanarkshire. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Carstairs via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Manchester to Lanarkshire?

The distance between Manchester and Lanarkshire is 209 miles. The road distance is 186.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanarkshire without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Manchester to Lanarkshire, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanarkshire bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Lanarkshire train from?

Manchester to Lanarkshire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Lanarkshire?

The best way to get from Manchester to Lanarkshire is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Manchester to Lanarkshire bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Lanarkshire train arrive?

Manchester to Lanarkshire train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carstairs station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Lanarkshire?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lanarkshire is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Manchester to Lanarkshire.

Where can I stay near Lanarkshire?

There are 1272+ hotels available in Lanarkshire.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carstairstrain Manchester Piccadilly - Glasgow Central
4h 27m
£65–120
Bus via Glasgow
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
5h 29m
£26–42
Drive 185.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Lanarkshirecar 185.8 mi
3h 12m
£46–66
Fly, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane MAN - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lanarktrain
6h 33m
£64–174
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Motherwelltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 12m
£47–143
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 36m
£35–95

Manchester to Lanarkshire by train and bus

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4h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 208.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and 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, FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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