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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $38
tomorrow
from $29
Thursday
from $27
Friday
from $29
Saturday
from $26
Sunday
from $31
Monday
from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:15 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      10:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:15 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      10:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    10:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    9:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    5:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:15 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      10:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    11:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:15 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      10:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $43

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    6:55 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    1:35 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 20m
      0
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:15 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $9
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 30m
      0
      5:20 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      10:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:15 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    4:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:00 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    2:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    8:55 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    9:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • National Express
    10h 40m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    7:40 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Manchester to Edinburgh. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Manchester and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 buses from Manchester to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 10 times every day by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus $26
Fastest Bus 6h 35m
Earliest Bus 1:35 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 175.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Edinburgh

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/20
Monday 04/21
Tuesday 04/22
$45
Wednesday 04/23
$29
Thursday 04/24
$27
Friday 04/25
$29
Saturday 04/26
$33
Sunday 04/27
$31
Monday 04/28
$46
Tuesday 04/29
$23
Wednesday 04/30
$20
Thursday 05/01
$20
Friday 05/02
$26
Saturday 05/03
$25
Sunday 05/04
$25
Monday 05/05
$23
Tuesday 05/06
$20
Wednesday 05/07
$20
Thursday 05/08
$20
Friday 05/09
$32
Saturday 05/10
$24
Sunday 05/11
$23
Monday 05/12
$20
Tuesday 05/13
$18
Wednesday 05/14
$20
Thursday 05/15
$20
Friday 05/16
$21
Saturday 05/17

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $26, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Edinburgh. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, with $26. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh

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 Manchester to Edinburgh 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 Manchester to Edinburgh, 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 Manchester to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Edinburgh

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Edinburgh from our users.

FlixBus from Manchester to Edinburgh

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Manchester to Edinburgh:

Cheapest Price $27
Fastest Bus 6h 45m
Earliest Bus 2:10 AM
Last Bus 3:30 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 4/21/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Edinburgh.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Manchester Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 6h 35m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Edinburgh take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 6h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $38. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Manchester starts at 1:35 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Edinburgh starts at 11:59 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 Manchester Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Edinburgh 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 Manchester Edinburgh 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 Manchester to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Edinburgh

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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