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What is the best way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
6h 0m
$28
$35
27
Train
3h 5m
$22
$40
42
Flight
2h 35m
$38
$217
60

What is the cheapest way to reach Manchester from Edinburgh?

You can get to Manchester with just $22 by taking a Train from ScotRail, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Tuesday
from $22
Wednesday
from $32
Thursday
from $22
Friday
from $29
Saturday
from $31
Sunday
from $31
Monday
from $28

    Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • ScotRail
    7h 10m
    0
    4:24 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • ScotRail
    6h 8m
    0
    5:26 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:24 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 22m
    0
    8:12 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    18h 30m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $55
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $62
  • R Airlines
    25h 0m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:15 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $73
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:30 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $81

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    $32
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • ScotRail
    4h 57m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $37
  • ScotRail
    5h 15m
    0
    3:09 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $37
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 30m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:22 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $42
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    6h 42m
    0
    9:00 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    3:42 AM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $43
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 15m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $81
  • R Airlines
    25h 5m
    0
    7:05 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $101
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $111
  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $173

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • ScotRail
    5h 49m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • ScotRail
    4h 35m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:24 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 11m
    0
    4:11 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    7:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    6h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    6h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $84
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • R Airlines
    5h 45m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Jet2.com
    16h 35m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $104

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $29
  • megabus
    6h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $29
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • ScotRail
    5h 27m
    0
    6:07 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $31
  • ScotRail
    5h 19m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $31
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $32
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 22m
    0
    8:12 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    23h 45m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:15 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $90
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $91
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $206
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $224

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 9m
    0
    6:13 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:22 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $35
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 32m
    0
    2:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $47
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 30m
    0
    12:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    4:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $64
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $136
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $143
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $144
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $152

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • FlixBus
    8h 45m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    3:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $39
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $32
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 12m
    0
    6:51 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:03 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $36
  • ScotRail
    5h 24m
    0
    4:26 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:50 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $42
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $58
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    14h 55m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $126
  • Ryanair
    24h 20m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $136
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 45m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $215
  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $265

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 50m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $38
  • EasyJet Airline
    16h 10m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $48
  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 0m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:10 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $50
  • British Airways
    25h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $162
  • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $72

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester from Edinburgh in just 2h 35m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 3h 12m
Wednesday
from 3h 30m
Thursday
from 3h 11m
Friday
from 3h 5m
Saturday
from 3h 5m
Sunday
from 2h 35m
Monday
from 3h 5m

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:24 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 19m
    0
    6:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:11 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $34
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 22m
    0
    8:12 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • ScotRail
    6h 8m
    0
    5:26 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    3h 35m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $82
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $154
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:00 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $89
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:30 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $81
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 30m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:22 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $42
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 30m
    0
    7:11 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:41 PM
    Manchester
    Piccadilly Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $45
  • ScotRail
    4h 57m
    0
    1:25 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $37
  • ScotRail
    5h 15m
    0
    3:09 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $37
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $232
  • Ryanair
    4h 10m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:05 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $173
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $111
  • BA CityFlyer
    6h 50m
    0
    6:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:10 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from $296
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Basic
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 25m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 11m
    0
    4:11 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    7:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:24 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • ScotRail
    4h 35m
    0
    6:59 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • ScotRail
    5h 49m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $22
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $107
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $135
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 30m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    5:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $279
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:00 AM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48
  • megabus
    6h 10m
    0
    11:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $32
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 22m
    0
    8:12 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • ScotRail
    5h 19m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $31
  • ScotRail
    5h 27m
    0
    6:07 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:34 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $31
  • Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $255
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $279
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $243
  • British Airways
    7h 20m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $300
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • megabus
    6h 15m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    12:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $29
  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $29
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:40 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $35
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 9m
    0
    6:13 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:22 AM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $33
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 30m
    0
    12:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    4:22 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $64
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 32m
    0
    2:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:24 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $47
  • Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $163
  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $136
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $411
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $143
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $34

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 35m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $395
  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $265
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 45m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $215
  • BA CityFlyer
    10h 20m
    0
    11:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:30 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from $446
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Basic
    from $32
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 12m
    0
    6:51 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:03 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $36
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:51 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:20 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $58
  • ScotRail
    5h 24m
    0
    4:26 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    9:50 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $42
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $47
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:00 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 5m
    0
    8:14 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:19 PM
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $72
  • Fastest Flights Monday

  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $307
  • Aer Lingus
    8h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $369
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 50m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $38
  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 0m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:10 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $50
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • megabus
    6h 25m
    0
    1:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    N St David St
    8:10 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • megabus
    7h 25m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $38
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Manchester?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Train Station or Haymarket Station, while in Manchester you will be arriving at Victoria Station, Piccadilly Train Station or Shudehill Interchange, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Manchester from Edinburgh? With 19 connections between 7 Train, Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Edinburgh and Manchester, you can pay as low as $22 with a Train from ScotRail.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Manchester in just 2h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Edinburgh and Manchester are FlixBus, EasyJet Airline and Eastern Air Lines (2011), but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Edinburgh and Manchester is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Broomhouse or to Salford, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Liverpool Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The most popular companies between Edinburgh and Manchester, are FlixBus, EasyJet Airline and Eastern Air Lines (2011). Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus, megabus and National Express

Train companies: TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 1 more.

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011), Ryanair and 7 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Manchester. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Manchester

How can I reach Manchester from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 19 connections between Train, Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Manchester from Edinburgh.

How far is Manchester from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 175.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Edinburgh and Manchester?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 69 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Edinburgh to Manchester?

You can get to Manchester with just $22 by taking a Train from ScotRail.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Manchester in just 2h 35m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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