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How to get fromManchester to Creetownby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Creetown by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Clock Towerbus bus 500
    5h 44m

  2. Drive  192.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Creetowncar car 192.7 mi
    3h 28m
    £48–69

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Lockerbietrain train
    3. Take the bus from Stance 5 to Clock Towerbus bus 500
    6h 40m

  4. Train, bus via Warrington Bank Quay

    1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Clock Towerbus bus 500
    6h 23m

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Creetown.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 198.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Manchester to Creetown. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Dumfries, walk to Dumfries station, then take the bus to Clock Tower. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Clock Tower via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Lockerbie, Hall, and Stance 5 in around 6h 40m.

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