Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for 13 Jul

Cheapest price

£55

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

7 h 25 m

Average duration

7 h 43 m

Buses per day

4

Distance

282 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.

Fast coaches

To travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least one change.

National ExpressNX172 · NX180
23:598h06
Manchester, Coach Station
08:05Edinburgh, Bus Station
£551One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX171 · NX591
11:107h45
Manchester, Coach Station
18:55Edinburgh, Bus Station
£611One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX170 · NX183
12:407h35
Manchester, Coach Station
20:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
£621One-way
1 change
National ExpressNX170 · NX183
09:557h25
Manchester, Coach Station
17:20Edinburgh, Bus Station
£621One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a flight costs an average of £83.

Distance: 281 km

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Flight

£47

Average Price

Cheapest

£66

Average Price

£364

Average Price

8h 12m

Average total duration

7h 42m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 20m

Average total duration

3h 50m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

5h 28m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 28m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

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Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 12 July
Last updated at 19:49
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus22:59 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
17h36
16:35 Edinburgh, Bus Station1 change
Sunday 13 July
national_expressNX170 · NX183
Delayed
11:35 08:55Manchester, Coach Station
7h25
19:15 19:15Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX171 · NX591
On time
10:10 Manchester, Coach Station
7h45
17:55 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change
national_expressNX170 · NX183
On time
11:40 Manchester, Coach Station
7h35
19:15 Edinburgh, Bus Station
1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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Buses from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £26 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 42m
Cheapest ticket price
£26
Buses per day
6
Direct buses
1
Fastest bus
4h 56m
First bus
01:20
Last bus
22:59
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

Coach companies: National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

You can travel by coach between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with National Express, Megabus and TransPennine Express for as low as £15. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach provider operating over 550 coaches per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates coach services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most coaches come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your coach to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

National Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) coach information:

  • Average Duration: 6 h 45 min
  • Cheapest Price: £15
  • National Express frequency: 1 a day

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