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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 €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €98.
Distance: 282 km
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€69 Average price | €43 Average price Cheapest | €205 Average price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Manchester to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Edinburgh.
There are 3 travel options to Edinburgh from Manchester. You can take a train, coach or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh is a coach with an average price of €11.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Edinburgh:
A coach is €77 less than a flight with an average ticket price of €88 from Manchester to Edinburgh.
Taking a coach costs €12 less than taking a train, which costs on average €23 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Manchester to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 13 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Taking a coach requires on average 6 h 23 min of travel time.
Taking a flight requires on average 3 h 35 min of travel time.
Edinburgh is approximately 281 km away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Edinburgh is:
- Around 11 coaches per day.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Edinburgh from Manchester as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh:
- Most travellers board their coach from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Most travellers who book a train ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh depart from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Edinburgh:
- Travel with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus to go to Edinburgh by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Manchester to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €11.
- Travel with British Airways or Azul to go to Edinburgh by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find British Airways Manchester to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €88.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express to go to Edinburgh by train. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Avanti West Coast Manchester to Edinburgh tickets on Omio for €23.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 2 direct coaches a day to Edinburgh with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Edinburgh tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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