Manchester to Edinburgh bus with Megabus

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for May 23

Cheapest price

€40

Average price

€52

Fastest journey

6 h 3 m

Average duration

6 h 15 m

Buses per day

13

Distance

282 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh will cost around €52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.

Fast buses

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

National ExpressNX170 · NX183
12:40PM8h05
Manchester, Coach Station
08:45PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
401One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:50AM9h45
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
441One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX170 · NX183
09:55AM7h25
Manchester, Coach Station
05:20PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
461One-way
1 transfer
Megabusundefined · undefined
04:50AM6h03
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
10:53AMEdinburgh, Bus Station
491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:50AM9h45
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:35PMEdinburgh, Bus Station
491One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg.

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Flight

€41

Average price

Cheapest

€70

Average price

€354

Average price

9h 13m

Average duration

8h 43m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 25m

Average duration

Fastest

3h 55m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

9h 46m

Average duration

6h 46m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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Live departures

Manchester to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, May 23
Last updated at 3:20 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
national_expressNX181 · NX59112:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station
8h50
9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h45
7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h50
8:00 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined3:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h03
9:53 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
9h45
4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX183
Delayed
2:25 PM 8:55 AMManchester, Coach Station
7h25
4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
9h45
8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined11:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h08
5:38 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
national_expressNX170 · NX183
Delayed
2:25 PM 11:40 AMManchester, Coach Station
8h05
7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 transfer
megbundefined · undefined2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
6h11
8:21 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
7h55
10:25 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

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Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
281 km
Average bus duration
8h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
€13
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
6h 23m
First bus
02:05
Last bus
23:59
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Manchester to Edinburgh

You can travel by coach between Manchester and Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express and FlixBus for as low as €11. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Manchester - Edinburgh coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

Coach information from Manchester to Edinburgh with National Express:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: €16
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Edinburgh

Manchester
Edinburgh
The major bus station for departures in Manchester is Manchester, Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester, Airport for your trip from Manchester to Edinburgh.
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Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Terminal Road North
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King (in the station)
  • Giraffe (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Airport
  • Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
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Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
carConnection
Car connection
Shudehill
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the interchange.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
  • Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
Manchester, Coach StationWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
carConnection
Car connection
Chorlton Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Fast Food Express (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, assistance
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Manchester, Coach Station
  • Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
The major bus station for arrivals in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip to Edinburgh from Manchester.
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Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
carConnection
Car connection
Elder Street
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Café at the Station (in the station)
  • Sandwich Shop (in the station).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Edinburgh, Bus Station
  • Bus: 10, 11, 12, 16, 22, 25, 26, 44 Trams: T50 Trains: Edinburgh Waverley Station
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