The distance between Dunfermline and Manchester is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunfermline to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Manchester (MAN).
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Take the train to Manchester Oxford Road.
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Shudehill Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Dunfermline to Manchester by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £16 ($19) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Dunfermline and Manchester is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 299km (186 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Dunfermline and Manchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester is to fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Dunfermline and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £16 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunfermline and Manchester. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Dunfermline to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Haymarket. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
TransPennine Express Service run train services between Dunfermline and Manchester. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dunfermline and Manchester. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunfermline to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Stagecoach East Scotland, Megabus UK, FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Dunfermline and Manchester. Buses run twice daily and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Dunfermline and Manchester. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Manchester (MAN) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Dunfermline to Manchester. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Dunfermline to Manchester typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Manchester (MAN).
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Dunfermline and Manchester. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunfermline to Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 35m | £150($175) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 35m | £125($145) | hourly | 569km (353 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 4h 45m | £120($145) | hourly | 644km (400 miles) |
Train | 3h 35m | £34($40) | every 3 hours | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6hrs | £29($34) | twice daily | 426km (265 miles) |
Bus to Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St | 7h 35m | £16($19) | once daily | 458km (285 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | £64($76) | on demand | 369km (229 miles) |
Aer Lingus
Stagecoach East Scotland
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