What is the cheapest way to get from West Lothian to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from West Lothian to Manchester is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from West Lothian to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from West Lothian to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between West Lothian and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from West Lothian to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Deer Park and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between West Lothian and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from West Lothian to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Uphall and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

How far is it from West Lothian to Manchester?

The distance between West Lothian and Manchester is 232 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.

How do I travel from West Lothian to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from West Lothian to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £150.

How long does it take to get from West Lothian to Manchester?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from West Lothian to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the West Lothian to Manchester bus from?

West Lothian to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Deer Park station.

Where do I catch the West Lothian to Manchester train from?

West Lothian to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from West Lothian to Manchester?

The best way to get from West Lothian to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 19m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 18m.

Where does the West Lothian to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the West Lothian to Manchester train arrive?

West Lothian to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from West Lothian to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between West Lothian to Manchester is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from West Lothian to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from West Lothian to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from West Lothian to Manchester?

Book your West Lothian to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 19m
£80–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Deer Park to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 35m
£31–56
Drive 211.2 mi
1. Drive from West Lothian to Manchestercar 211.2 mi
3h 42m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 18m
£57–154
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
4h 46m
£82–142
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 Piccadillytrain
5h 19m
£75–191
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
5h 18m
£77–176

West Lothian to Manchester by train

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between West Lothian, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deer Park to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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