What is the cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 5h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between The Scottish Borders and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from The Scottish Borders to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Lindean Bus Shelter and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.

How far is it from The Scottish Borders to Manchester?

The distance between The Scottish Borders and Manchester is 179 miles. The road distance is 176.5 miles.

How do I travel from The Scottish Borders to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 35m and costs £50 - £95.

How long does it take to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Scottish Borders to Manchester bus from?

The Scottish Borders to Manchester bus services, operated by Borders Buses, depart from Lindean Bus Shelter station.

Where does the The Scottish Borders to Manchester bus arrive?

The Scottish Borders to Manchester bus services, operated by Borders Buses, arrive at Halston Hotel station.

Can I drive from The Scottish Borders to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between The Scottish Borders to Manchester is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from The Scottish Borders to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3613+ hotels available in Manchester.

The Scottish Borders to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from The Scottish Borders to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 35m
£53–92
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 590 / ...
5h 58m
£35–72
Bus, train via Warrington Bank Quay
1. Take the bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Halston Hotelbus X95
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Warrington Bank Quaytrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 5m
£61–102
Drive 175.5 mi
1. Drive from The Scottish Borders to Manchestercar 175.5 mi
3h 11m
£43–62
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 17m
£69–179
Train, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Galashiels to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
6h 21m
£87–216

The Scottish Borders to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between The Scottish Borders, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Lindean Bus Shelter to Manchester Central Coach Station via Halston Hotel and Bus Station in around 5h 58m.

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