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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Airdrie to Manchester

Composite routes from Airdrie to Manchester

Cheapest
4 h 41 min
Car
422 km.
from $23
Other
4 h 15 min
286 km.
from $167
4 h 41 min
Bus, Train
286 km.
from $5.43
4 h 51 min
Train, Plane
286 km.
from $90.76
5 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
286 km.
from $139.24
5 h 39 min
Train, Plane
286 km.
from $149.46

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.71–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$303.79
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$620.23
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$696.18
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37

Megabus UK

Email:
enquiries@megabus.com
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$69.62–$101.26

First Greater Glasgow

Phone:
+44 141 420 7600
Website:
firstbus.co.uk/greater-glasgow
Bus from Wellwynd to Milton
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Motherwell to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$94.93–$253.16
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$16.46–$94.93
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Hamilton to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$63.29

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
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 Airdrie to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$27.85

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Motherwell to Lancaster
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$43.04–$107.59
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.25–$49.37
Train from Motherwell to Preston
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$48.10–$120.25
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$39.24

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Lancaster to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$17.72
Train from Preston to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$9.49–$13.92

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to bus which costs $38.04 - $54.35 and takes 7h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $65.22 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Airdrie and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Airdrie to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Manse Place and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Airdrie to Manchester?

The distance between Airdrie and Manchester is 350 km. The road distance is 338.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Airdrie to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $47.83 - $239.13 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Airdrie to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Airdrie to Manchester bus from?

Airdrie to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Glasgow station.

Train, bus or fly from Airdrie to Manchester?

The best way to get from Airdrie to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs $47.83 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus via Buchanan Bus Station, which costs $27.17 - $97.83 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $42.39 - $195.65 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Airdrie to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Airdrie to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Airdrie to Manchester is 338 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Airdrie to Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.
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