What is the cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 7h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Midlothian and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Midlothian to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Shank Bridge and arriving at Horton Road via Bus Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Midlothian and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Midlothian to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gorebridge and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Midlothian and Greater Manchester is 235 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

How do I travel from Midlothian to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus from?

Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Shank Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Midlothian to Greater Manchester train from?

Midlothian to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Carlisle, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 6h 59m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 5h 39m.

Where does the Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Midlothian to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Midlothian to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Greater Manchester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3588+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Midlothian to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 48m
£71–119
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 43m
£34–57
Bus via Carlisle
1. Take the bus from Shank Bridge to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
6h 59m
£38–60
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchestercar 206.9 mi
3h 37m
£52–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 39m
£71–180
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
6h 20m
£87–214
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 26m
£75–178

Midlothian to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Midlothian, Scotland and Greater Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shank Bridge to Horton Road via Halston Hotel, Bus Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 6h 59m.

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