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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Montrose is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Montrose is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Montrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Montrose?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Montrose via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Manchester to Montrose?

The distance between Manchester and Montrose is 311 miles. The road distance is 295.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Montrose without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Manchester to Montrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Montrose bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Montrose train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Montrose?

The best way to get from Manchester to Montrose is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 7h 56m.

Where does the Manchester to Montrose bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Montrose train arrive?

Manchester to Montrose train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Montrose?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Montrose is 295 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Manchester to Montrose.

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

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Where can I stay near Montrose?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Montrosetrain Edinburgh - Aberdeen
5h 51m
£84–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus
7h 56m
£40–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tynebus Uk073
2. Take the train from Morpeth to Montrosetrain Plymouth - Aberdeen / ...
8h 33m
£107–165
Drive 293.6 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Montrosecar 293.6 mi
5h 20m
£74–106
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 Montrosetrain
4h 26m
£91–239
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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain
7h 8m
£87–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Montrosetrain
6h 6m
£113–310
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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain
6h 58m
£97–222

Manchester to Montrose by train

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Distance: 309.4 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Montrose via Edinburgh Waverley in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Overgate, and Dundee South Marketgait in around 7h 56m.

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