Edinburgh to Manchester bus with Megabus

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Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Cheapest

£20

Average

£21

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Cheapest

20:505h45

Edinburgh

02:35Manchester

£201One-way

1 change

2nd Cheapest

11:357h15

Edinburgh

18:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£211One-way

0 changes

11:156h25

Edinburgh

17:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£211One-way

1 change

19:455h45

Edinburgh

01:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£211One-way

1 change

09:007h10

Edinburgh

16:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£211One-way

1 change

Edinburgh to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday 25 January

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
MegabusMegabus	01:45 Edinburgh	7h05	08:50 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus	01:45 Edinburgh	6h25	08:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
MegabusMegabus	05:45 Edinburgh	6h35	12:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
MegabusMegabus	05:45 Edinburgh	7h05	12:50 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus	07:00 Edinburgh	6h40	13:40 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus	07:00 Edinburgh	6h00	13:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
National Express NX183 National ExpressNX183	08:45 Edinburgh	7h55	16:40 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
MegabusMegabus	09:00 Edinburgh	7h55	16:55 Manchester, Airport	1 change
MegabusMegabus	09:00 Edinburgh	7h10	16:10 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
National Express NX182 National ExpressNX182	10:10 Edinburgh	6h35	16:45 Manchester, Coach Station	0 changesDirect
National Express NX591 National ExpressNX591	10:35 Edinburgh	7h20	17:55 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	10:50 Edinburgh	8h00	18:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
MegabusMegabus	11:15 Edinburgh	6h25	17:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	11:35 Edinburgh	7h15	18:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	0 changesDirect
MegabusMegabus	19:45 Edinburgh	5h45	01:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange	1 change
MegabusMegabus	19:45 Edinburgh	6h20	02:05 Manchester, Airport	1 change
FlixBus FlixBus FlixBusFlixBus	20:50 Edinburgh	5h45	02:35 Manchester	1 change
National Express NX594 National ExpressNX594	22:00 Edinburgh	6h00	04:00 Manchester, Coach Station	1 change
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Bus times from Edinburgh to Manchester

Showing times and prices for 25 Jan

Fastest Journey

5 h 45 m

Average

6 h 48 m

Buses per day

Distance

282 km

Of the 18 buses that leave Edinburgh for Manchester every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

20:505h45

Edinburgh

02:35Manchester

£201One-way

1 change

Fastest

19:455h45

Edinburgh

01:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£211One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

22:006h00

Edinburgh

04:00Manchester, Coach Station

£461One-way

1 change

2nd Fastest

07:006h00

Edinburgh

13:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

£271One-way

1 change

19:456h20

Edinburgh

02:05Manchester, Airport

£391One-way

1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

Buses from Edinburgh to Manchester run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 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

7h 56m

Cheapest ticket price

£12

Buses per day

Direct buses

Bus providers

Fastest bus

5h 20m

First bus

00:20

Last bus

23:56

Price information

Coach companies: Megabus, National Express and FlixBus Edinburgh to Manchester

Buy your official Megabus, National Express and FlixBus coach tickets to Manchester from Edinburgh from £10 with Omio. Find coach times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient 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 Edinburgh - Manchester 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 Edinburgh to Manchester with National Express:

Average Duration: 11 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: £31

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost coach operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance coach services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

Edinburgh to Manchester coach information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 5 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: £10
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Edinburgh to Manchester coach information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 8 min
Cheapest Price: £36

Buses from Edinburgh to Manchester: Journey Details

Manchester is an imposing and buzzing city with a wealth of Victorian architecture and some striking modern developments. It is renowned for its diverse cultural scene, the bohemian Northern Quarter and 2 very successful football teams.

Which coach companies go from Edinburgh to Manchester?

National Express offers 5 bus services between the Scottish capital and Manchester seven days a week.

How long is the buses from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The average journey time is 6 hours and 35 minutes. However, journeys the require a change in Leeds can take up to 8 hours and 15 minutes.

Are buses from Edinburgh to Manchester direct?

Not all buses from Edinburgh to Manchester are direct. Some connections require a change in Glasgow or Leeds. So make sure to check before purchasing.

When are the first and last buses of the day from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The earliest bus leaves Edinburgh at 9:00 a.m, with the last departure at 9:30 p.m.

Where do buses from Edinburgh to Manchester depart from and arrive to?

All buses from Edinburgh to Manchester depart from Edinburgh Bus Station. The bus station is located in the city centre, between George Street and Queen Street, adjacent to the St James shopping mall. Edinburgh Waverley train station is a 5 minute walk away. The bus station is well-served by city bus routes and the tram link to the airport. There is a taxi rank outside on North St. Andrew's Street. Night buses around Edinburgh depart from nearby Waverley Bridge.

Buses from Edinburgh to Manchester arrive at the central bus station close to Piccadilly railway station and the Piccadilly Gardens interchange, where bus and tram routes serve all areas of the city.

FAQs: Edinburgh to Manchester coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester 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 Edinburgh to Manchester.

Cheap coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester can start from as little as £12 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Edinburgh to Manchester is £21; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The coach time to Manchester from Edinburgh is on average 5 h 20 min for the 174 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Edinburgh by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Edinburgh to Manchester leaves at 00: 33. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Edinburgh to Manchester leaves at 23: 45.

Yes, there are 3 direct coaches a day from Edinburgh to Manchester with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

Take the Edinburgh to Manchester coach with Megabus, National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible coach companies for the route between Edinburgh and Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Edinburgh, Bus Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (687 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester by coach is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Manchester including taking a train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Manchester

Edinburgh

Manchester

The major coach station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh, Bus Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh, Bus Station for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester.

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