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Manchester to Edinburgh bus with Megabus

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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
FlixBus
10:10AM7h20
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
05:30PMEdinburgh
341One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
FlixBus
10:10AM8h20
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:30PMEdinburgh
411One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
11:40PM6h42
Manchester, Airport
06:22AMEdinburgh
461One-way
1 transfer
National Express
10:15AM6h35
Manchester, Coach Station
04:50PMEdinburgh
481One-way
0 transfers
Megabus
12:20AM6h02
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:22AMEdinburgh
491One-way
1 transfer

Manchester to Edinburgh bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Sunday, February 16
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
MegabusMegabus12:20AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6h02 06:22AM Edinburgh1 transfer
National Express
NX181
National ExpressNX181
01:35AM Manchester, Coach Station8h50 10:25AM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
02:05AM Manchester6h25 08:30AM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
02:05AM Manchester6h50 08:55AM Edinburgh1 transfer
MegabusMegabus02:20AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6h03 08:23AM Edinburgh1 transfer
MegabusMegabus04:00AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange5h53 09:53AM Edinburgh1 transfer
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7h20 05:30PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
10:10AM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange8h20 06:30PM Edinburgh1 transfer
National Express
NX182
National ExpressNX182
10:15AM Manchester, Coach Station6h35 04:50PM Edinburgh0 transfersDirect
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusFlixBus
03:30PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange7h20 10:50PM Edinburgh1 transfer
MegabusMegabus08:30PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6h57 03:27AM Edinburgh1 transfer
National Express
NX170
National ExpressNX170
09:00PM Manchester, Coach Station10h40 07:40AM Edinburgh2 transfers
MegabusMegabus11:40PM Manchester, Airport6h42 06:22AM Edinburgh1 transfer
National Express
NX172
National ExpressNX172
11:59PM Manchester, Coach Station8h06 08:05AM Edinburgh1 transfer

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Bus times from Manchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Feb 16

Fastest Journey

5 h 53 m

Average

7 h 17 m

Buses per day

14

Distance

282 km

Of the 14 buses that leave Manchester for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Megabus
04:00AM5h53
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
09:53AMEdinburgh
491One-way
1 transfer
2nd Fastest
Megabus
12:20AM6h02
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:22AMEdinburgh
491One-way
1 transfer
Megabus
02:20AM6h03
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
08:23AMEdinburgh
491One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
02:05AM6h25
Manchester
08:30AMEdinburgh
501One-way
1 transfer
National Express
10:15AM6h35
Manchester, Coach Station
04:50PMEdinburgh
481One-way
0 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 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 59m
Cheapest ticket price
€11
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
2
Bus providers
3
Fastest bus
6h 23m
First bus
00:20
Last bus
23:40
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

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh can start from as little as €13 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Manchester to Edinburgh is €25; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Manchester to Edinburgh is 5 h 25 min   to travel the 281 km long journey, with around there are 9 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from Manchester to Edinburgh leaves at 00: 33. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from Manchester to Edinburgh leaves at 23: 45.
Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Manchester to Edinburgh with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
For the route from Manchester to Edinburgh you can take a coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services from Manchester to Edinburgh on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 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.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh by coach is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Manchester including taking a train, coach or flight.

Popular bus stations from Manchester to Edinburgh

Manchester
Edinburgh
Manchester, Shudehill InterchangeWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:00-23:30
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
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
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
Manchester, AirportWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 00:00-23:59
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
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
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