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
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.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
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.
Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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€41 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price | €354 Average price |
9h 13m Average duration 8h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average duration 6h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:35 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 8h50 | 9:25 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h45 | 7:55 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:10 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h50 | 8:00 AM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h03 | 9:53 AM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h45 | 4:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 2:25 PM 8:55 AMManchester, Coach Station | 7h25 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:50 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 9h45 | 8:35 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h08 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | Delayed 2:25 PM 11:40 AMManchester, Coach Station | 8h05 | 7:45 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:10 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 6h11 | 8:21 PM Edinburgh, Bus Station | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 7h55 | 10:25 PM Edinburgh, St Andrew's House | 1 transfer | |
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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 |
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:
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Edinburgh, Bus Station, located 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre.
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