Which bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or Scottish Citylink. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 10m007:20EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45EdinburghCentral bus station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £3 -
Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Prices are for one way and one person
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45EdinburghCentral bus station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus6h 45m019:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus8h 55m006:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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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 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £6 -
Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus6h 45m019:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45EdinburghCentral bus station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £1 -
Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 50m017:45EdinburghSt Andrew Square02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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Scottish Citylink5h 55m011:45EdinburghCentral bus station17:40ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Carlisle, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
Waiting Time 0h 5mTravel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £5 -
Cheapest bus trips Monday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus9h 0m009:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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megabus7h 0m007:30EdinburghCentral bus station14:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus9h 0m009:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 35m010:35EdinburghCentral bus station18:10ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Prices are for one way and one person
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus9h 0m009:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Bus Stop18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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FlixBus8h 50m017:45EdinburghSt Andrew Square02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0Economy
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0Economy
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?
Friday
is the busiest day, with more than 13 daily coaches 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 coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester, with 7 offers.
All facts for Edinburgh to Manchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink that travel daily 11 times by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Manchester bus ticket starting from £11!
| Cheapest Bus | £11 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 55m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:20 |
| Latest Coach | 22:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 11 Ø |
| Distance | 281.6 km |
| Coach Companies | FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink and megabus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Every day, 11 buses from 4 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 21/11/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
18/11
Tuesday
19/11
Wednesday
20/11
Thursday
21/11
£17
Friday
22/11
£21
Saturday
23/11
£15
Sunday
24/11
£19
Monday
25/11
£13
Tuesday
26/11
£12
Wednesday
27/11
£17
Thursday
28/11
£14
Friday
29/11
£15
Saturday
30/11
£15
Sunday
01/12
£16
Monday
02/12
£15
Tuesday
03/12
£15
Wednesday
04/12
£14
Thursday
05/12
£15
Friday
06/12
£15
Saturday
07/12
£11
Sunday
08/12
£14
Monday
09/12
£11
Tuesday
10/12
£11
Wednesday
11/12
£15
Thursday
12/12
£14
Friday
13/12
£14
Saturday
14/12
£13
Sunday
15/12
The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester
With a price starting from £11, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Manchester. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £20.
Morning
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, with £11. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.
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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.
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 coach 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 coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester?
These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Manchester timetable.
FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £11 |
| Fastest Coach | 6h 45m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:20 |
| Last Coach | 19:50 |
| Daily Connections | 5 Ø |
| Found on | 21/11/2024 |
megabus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £14 |
| Fastest Coach | 7h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 07:30 |
| Last Coach | 07:30 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 21/11/2024 |
National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
| Cheapest Price | £17 |
| Fastest Coach | 6h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 08:45 |
| Last Coach | 22:00 |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 21/11/2024 |
In total 4 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.
All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester
Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.
FAQs for Edinburgh to Manchester bus
How much does a Edinburgh Manchester coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Edinburgh Manchester bus trip is available from £11 and takes 7h 15m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Manchester?
This connection is offered by 4 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £48. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Manchester.
How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Manchester route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Manchester is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Manchester from Edinburgh take?
The quickest coach from Edinburgh to Manchester is provided by Scottish Citylink and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.
What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Edinburgh at 07:20. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
What time is the last coach from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The latest bus to Manchester departs from Edinburgh at 22:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.
Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Manchester route?
Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester can travel with FlixBus, National Express and Scottish Citylink. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Manchester from Edinburgh?
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 bus for the Edinburgh Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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’ll find all the details about your bus route!
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- Bus Routes to Manchester
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Popular Airport Transfers to Edinburgh and to Manchester
