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

The cheapest way to get from Whitburn to Manchester is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitburn to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Whitburn and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitburn to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Heartlands Services and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from Whitburn to Manchester?

The distance between Whitburn and Manchester is 245 miles. The road distance is 206.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitburn to Manchester without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 35m and costs £60 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Whitburn to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitburn to Manchester bus from?

Whitburn to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Whitburn to Manchester?

The best way to get from Whitburn to Manchester is to bus which takes 5h 39m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Whitburn to Manchester bus arrive?

Whitburn to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Can I drive from Whitburn to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitburn to Manchester is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Whitburn to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3605+ hotels available in Manchester.

Whitburn to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Whitburn to Manchester by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket Stationbus X18
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
5h 35m
£62–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 39m
£30–49
Drive 205.1 mi
1. Drive from Whitburn to Manchestercar 205.1 mi
3h 33m
£51–73
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 36m
£58–154
Bus, train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the bus from Cross to Haymarket Stationbus X18
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
5h 57m
£72–123
Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane GLA - MAN
5h 28m
£61–195
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 25m
£62–168
Fly Glasgow Airport 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 57m
£61–159

Whitburn to Manchester by bus and train

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Distance: 243.3 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and two other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) 5 times a day.

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