Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink for the next days.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 10m07:20 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop3:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station5:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square2:55 PMCarlisleBus Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m03:00 PMCarlisleBus Station6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $4 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station5:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus6h 45m07:50 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop2:35 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus8h 55m06:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square2:55 PMCarlisleBus Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m03:00 PMCarlisleBus Station6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $8 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus6h 45m07:50 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop2:35 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station5:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 50m05:45 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square2:35 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station5:40 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square2:55 PMCarlisleBus Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m03:00 PMCarlisleBus Station6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $6 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 55m06:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square3:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 55m08:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m07:30 AMEdinburghCentral bus station2:30 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus9h 0m09:50 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 35m010:35 AMEdinburghCentral bus station6:10 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35 AMEdinburghSt Andrew Square6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus9h 0m09:50 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop6:50 PMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 50m05:45 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square2:35 AMManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:45 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 55m08:45 AMEdinburghCentral bus station4:40 PMManchesterCoach Station0Economy
Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Manchester
Sunday
is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily buses from Edinburgh to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 62 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester, with 7 offers.
Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink that travel 11 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester starting from $15!
| Cheapest Bus | $15 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 55m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:20 AM |
| Latest Bus | 10:00 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 11 Ø |
| Distance | 175.0 miles |
| Bus Companies | FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink and megabus |
Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Manchester
Every day, 11 buses from 4 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 11/21/2024 and for the following days.
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
11/17
Monday
11/18
Tuesday
11/19
Wednesday
11/20
Thursday
11/21
$22
Friday
11/22
$27
Saturday
11/23
$19
Sunday
11/24
$24
Monday
11/25
$17
Tuesday
11/26
$16
Wednesday
11/27
$22
Thursday
11/28
$18
Friday
11/29
$20
Saturday
11/30
$19
Sunday
12/01
$20
Monday
12/02
$19
Tuesday
12/03
$19
Wednesday
12/04
$18
Thursday
12/05
$19
Friday
12/06
$19
Saturday
12/07
$15
Sunday
12/08
$18
Monday
12/09
$15
Tuesday
12/10
$15
Wednesday
12/11
$19
Thursday
12/12
$18
Friday
12/13
$18
Saturday
12/14
The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester
With a price starting from $15, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, with $15. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $20.
How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Manchester are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester
These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Manchester from our users.
FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $15 |
| Fastest Bus | 6h 45m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:20 AM |
| Last Bus | 7:50 PM |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 11/21/2024 |
megabus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $18 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 7:30 AM |
| Last Bus | 7:30 AM |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 11/21/2024 |
National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | $22 |
| Fastest Bus | 6h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 8:45 AM |
| Last Bus | 10:00 PM |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 11/21/2024 |
All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester
In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Manchester.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Edinburgh to Manchester bus
How much does a Edinburgh Manchester bus trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $15 and takes 7h 15m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Manchester?
This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $15 and $61. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.
On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Manchester each day?
Every day, the Edinburgh to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.
How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Manchester take?
The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is offered by Scottish Citylink and takes 5h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Edinburgh starts at 7:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Manchester starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Manchester route?
When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.
Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?
You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink.
What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Manchester bus route?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.
What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Manchester bus route?
The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester on your planned travel date.
Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Manchester
Economy
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester
Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!
- Bus Routes to Edinburgh
- Bus Ascot to Edinburgh
- Bus Aviemore to Edinburgh
- Bus Blackpool to Edinburgh
- Bus Branksome to Edinburgh
- Bus Cambridge to Edinburgh
- Bus Canterbury to Edinburgh
- Bus Cardiff to Edinburgh
- Bus Carlisle to Edinburgh
- Bus Dunfermline to Edinburgh
- Bus Durham to Edinburgh
- Bus Falkirk to Edinburgh
- Bus Glasgow to Edinburgh
- Bus Kinross to Edinburgh
- Bus Kyle of Lochalsh to Edinburgh
- Bus Leeds to Edinburgh
- Bus Middlesbrough to Edinburgh
- Bus Nottingham to Edinburgh
- Bus Paisley to Edinburgh
- Bus Sheffield to Edinburgh
- Bus Southampton to Edinburgh
- Bus Routes to Manchester
- Bus Bangor to Manchester
- Bus Barnsley to Manchester
- Bus Blackpool to Manchester
- Bus Bradford to Manchester
- Bus Cambridge to Manchester
- Bus Cardiff to Manchester
- Bus Derby to Manchester
- Bus Dortmund to Manchester
- Bus Geneva to Manchester
- Bus Holyhead to Manchester
- Bus Inverness to Manchester
- Bus Kendal to Manchester
- Bus Leicester to Manchester
- Bus Llandudno to Manchester
- Bus Northampton to Manchester
- Bus Oxford to Manchester
- Bus Reading to Manchester
- Bus Slough to Manchester
- Bus Southampton to Manchester
- Bus Southport to Manchester
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