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Edinburgh to Manchester Route Summary

Edinburgh to Manchester bus is a popular way of traveling. For this specific route, two transport types are available: bus and train. We found up to 7 bus departures, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 05:45h, arriving at Manchester at 12:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 19:45h, arriving at 01:30h the following day. There are 7 train departures available on this route.
Departure station and country EdinburghUnited Kingdom
Arrival station and country ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Travel Distance 219 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 27min
Total Departures 7
Popular Operators National Express, Megabus UK
Lowest Price $34
Transportation Options Bus, Train



Traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 219 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 19:45 has a travel time of 05:45h. The longest travel time on the route is 07:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Edinburgh to Manchester. The overnight bus departs at 19:45 and arrives at 01:30 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Manchester:
Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

Bus companies

There is a total of 2 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have been rated 1 times. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Edinburgh or Manchester, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.
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  Edinburgh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Edinburgh here

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  Manchester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $34 (One-Way) or $68 (Return).

Trip reviews from Edinburgh to Manchester

One like-minded traveller has taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Edinburgh to Manchester. You can read the user's submitted review for the company who drove the route below.
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
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Other popular destinations from Manchester

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Manchester, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Other ways of traveling between Edinburgh and Manchester

In case that you feel safer taking other forms of transportation, you can find alternative ways of reaching Manchester below.

Edinburgh to Manchester Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Edinburgh
Destination Station Manchester
Daily Departures Over 7 bus departures , including more than 1 night buses.
Earliest Departures 05:45 AM
Latest Departure 07:45 PM
Travel Distance 219 mi
Travel Time 06:27

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