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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 National Express, FlixBus or Scottish Citylink. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
from £27
tomorrow
from £25
Monday
from £22
Tuesday
from £27
Wednesday
from £28
Thursday
from £25
Friday
from £16

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    6h 40m
    0
    08:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £43

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    8h 5m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    17:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    06:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    8h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £52
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £91
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Newcastle upon Tyne, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • megabus
      7h 0m
      0
      11:00
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      13:40
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      0
      megabus
      Economy
      £13
    • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      3h 50m
      0
      14:10
      Newcastle upon Tyne
      John Dobson St
      18:00
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • Scottish Citylink
    5h 55m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • National Express
    6h 0m
    0
    22:00
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    04:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    10:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • megabus
    7h 0m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    14:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    megabus
    Economy
    £16
  • Scottish Citylink
    5h 55m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    17:40
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    Scottish Citylink
    Economy
    £17
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    16:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    5h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    02:35
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 10m
    0
    08:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Manchester. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 35 coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester, with 1 offers.

All facts for Edinburgh to Manchester bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express, FlixBus and Scottish Citylink that travel daily 7 times by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Manchester bus ticket starting from £16!

Cheapest Bus £16
Fastest Bus 5h 45m
Earliest Coach 08:45
Latest Coach 22:00
Daily Bus Connections 7 Ø
Distance 281.6 km
Coach Companies National Express, FlixBus, Scottish Citylink and megabus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Every day, 7 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 21/12/2024 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/12
Tuesday 17/12
Wednesday 18/12
Thursday 19/12
Friday 20/12
Saturday 21/12
£23
Sunday 22/12
£27
Monday 23/12
£22
Tuesday 24/12
£27
Wednesday 25/12
£28
Thursday 26/12
£31
Friday 27/12
£38
Saturday 28/12
£19
Sunday 29/12
£29
Monday 30/12
£19
Tuesday 31/12
£20
Wednesday 01/01
£17
Thursday 02/01
£18
Friday 03/01
£18
Saturday 04/01
£14
Sunday 05/01
£14
Monday 06/01
£12
Tuesday 07/01
£10
Wednesday 08/01
£9
Thursday 09/01
£8
Friday 10/01
£10
Saturday 11/01
£9
Sunday 12/01

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £16, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Manchester. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £28.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, with £16. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £29.

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.
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.

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 Edinburgh to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Manchester.

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 £16 and takes 7h 0m. 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 £16 to £96. 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 7 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 FlixBus and takes 5h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. 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 08:45. 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 National Express, FlixBus 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: National Express, FlixBus 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
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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