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

The cheapest way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to line 11 bus and bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Saltcoats and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Saltcoats to Manchester. However, there are services departing from North Ayrshire Museum and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Saltcoats and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Saltcoats to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Saltcoats and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Saltcoats to Manchester?

The distance between Saltcoats and Manchester is 253 miles. The road distance is 223.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Saltcoats to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Manchester bus from?

Saltcoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from North Ayrshire Museum station.

Where do I catch the Saltcoats to Manchester train from?

Saltcoats to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Saltcoats station.

Train, bus or fly from Saltcoats to Manchester?

The best way to get from Saltcoats to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs £60 - £140. Alternatively, you can line 11 bus and bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 7h 12m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £200 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Saltcoats to Manchester bus arrive?

Saltcoats to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Kilmarnock Bus Station.

Where does the Saltcoats to Manchester train arrive?

Saltcoats to Manchester train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Glasgow Central station.

Can I drive from Saltcoats to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Saltcoats to Manchester is 223 miles. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Saltcoats to Manchester.

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

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Saltcoats to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, line 11 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
3. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 37m
£61–138
Line 11 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Kilmarnock Bus Stationbus 11
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
7h 12m
£38–58
Drive 222.2 mi
1. Drive from Saltcoats to Manchestercar 222.2 mi
4h 6m
£55–80
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 24m
£68–196
Train via Lancaster
1. Take the train from Saltcoats to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
3. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
4h 39m
£77–144
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Liverpool (LPL)plane GLA - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 19m
£74–212
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 53m
£68–160

Saltcoats to Manchester by train

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Distance: 251.3 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

You can take a train from Saltcoats to Manchester Piccadilly via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Ayrshire Museum to Shudehill Interchange via Kilmarnock Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 12m.

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