What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Saint Andrews station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Saint Andrews?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Saint Andrews. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Cupar via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

The distance between Manchester and Saint Andrews is 273 miles. The road distance is 261.2 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Saint Andrews without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £100 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Saint Andrews bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Saint Andrews train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

The best way to get from Manchester to Saint Andrews is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs £100 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 6h 33m.

Where does the Manchester to Saint Andrews bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Saint Andrews train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Saint Andrews is 261 miles. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Manchester to Saint Andrews.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Saint Andrews?

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Where can I stay near Saint Andrews?

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Manchester to Saint Andrews - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
4h 57m
£102–175
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Seagate Bus Stationbus M9 / ...
6h 33m
£43–75
Drive 259.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Saint Andrewscar 259.7 mi
4h 41m
£64–92
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 31m
£74–187
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 Cupartrain Edinburgh - Dundee / ...
6h 23m
£104–188
Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train, line 99 bus
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Dundeetrain
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
5h 41m
£102–290
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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
6h 7m
£91–203
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 Dundeetrain
7h 10m
£101–239
Fly Manchester Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Cupartrain
7h 58m
£174–374

Manchester to Saint Andrews by train and bus

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Distance: 271.7 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Saint Andrews, Fife, Scotland?

You can take a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Bus Station via Haymarket, Cupar, and Railway Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Seagate Bus Station in around 6h 33m.

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