How to Travel from
Manchester to The Scottish Borders
by Route or Car
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Manchester, Great Britain → The Scottish Borders, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to The Scottish Borders
Composite routes from Manchester to The Scottish Borders
Cheapest
3 h 9 min
Car
287 km.
from $15
Other
4 h 52 min
Train, Bus
236 km.
from $78.33
6 h 47 min
236 km.
from $29.85
6 h 3 min
236 km.
from $59.46
6 h 5 min
Plane, Train
236 km.
from $152.91
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
235 km.
from $102.93
6 h
Train, Plane
235 km.
from $175.47
Route Navigator Manchester - The Scottish Borders
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42 м
42 м
Continue onto Aqueduct Street
Aqueduct Street, 66 м
66 м
Turn left onto Pigeon Street
Pigeon Street, 42 м
42 м
Turn right onto Laystall Street
Laystall Street, 111 м
111 м
Turn left onto Great Ancoats Street
Great Ancoats Street, 1 km 526 м
1 km 526 м
Keep left onto Swan Street
Swan Street, 239 м
239 м
Continue onto Swan Street
Swan Street, 1 km 545 м
1 km 545 м
Turn left onto Cheetham Hill Road
Cheetham Hill Road, 1 km 338 м
1 km 338 м
Turn right onto Chapel Street
Chapel Street, 1 km 266 м
1 km 266 м
Continue onto Crescent
Crescent, 7 km 713 м
7 km 713 м
Keep left onto A580 and take M61 toward Preston, Wigan, Bolton
Preston, Wigan, Bolton, M61, 3 km 927 м
3 km 927 м
Keep left onto M61 and take M61 toward Wigan, Preston
Wigan, Preston, M61, 181 km 208 м
181 km 208 м
Keep left onto M6
440 м
440 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Carlisle Road
Carlisle Road, 60 km 306 м
60 km 306 м
Turn sharp left
9 м
9 м
Turn right
1 km 697 м
1 km 697 м
Turn left onto B711
3 km 604 м
3 km 604 м
Turn right
2 km 793 м
2 km 793 м
Keep left
1 km 127 м
1 km 127 м
Turn right
5 km 731 м
5 km 731 м
Turn right
3 km 786 м
3 km 786 м
Turn left onto A7
7 km 425 м
7 km 425 м
Turn right onto High School Lane
High School Lane, 126 м
126 м
Turn left onto Dovecot Park
Dovecot Park, 264 м
264 м
Turn sharp right onto Elm Row
Elm Row, 215 м
215 м
Turn left onto Clifton Road
Clifton Road, 39 м
39 м
Turn left onto Shawpark Road
Shawpark Road, 26 м
26 м
Turn right onto Scotts Place
Scotts Place, 401 м
401 м
Turn slight left onto Raeburn Lane
Raeburn Lane, 66 м
66 м
Turn right onto Shawburn Road
Shawburn Road, 120 м
120 м
Turn slight left onto Raeburn Place
Raeburn Place, 75 м
75 м
Turn right onto Ettrick Terrace
Ettrick Terrace, 4 km 645 м
4 km 645 м
Turn left onto B7060
2 km 708 м
2 km 708 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
easyJet
Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Aer Lingus
Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Ryanair UK
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79
Loganair
Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91
Bus operators
FlixBus
Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Halston
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$30.38
Borders Buses
Phone:
01896 754350
Email:
info@bordersbuses.co.uk
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Market Hall to Lindean
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$7.59–$10.76
Train operators
Avanti West Coast
Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55
East Midlands Railways
Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38
National Express
Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.91–$46.83
Cross Country
Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
ScotRail
Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
TransPennine Express Service
Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97
Northern Rail
Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders is to bus via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 6h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and The Scottish Borders?
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Coach Station and arriving at Lindean Bus Shelter via Market Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
How far is it from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?
The distance between Manchester and The Scottish Borders is 286 km. The road distance is 287.6 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to The Scottish Borders without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 52m and costs $36.96 - $86.96 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Manchester to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus from?
Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.
Where does the Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?
Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Can I drive from Manchester to The Scottish Borders?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to The Scottish Borders is 288 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Manchester to The Scottish Borders.
Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?
There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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