Edinburgh to Manchester Bus and Coach

Edinburgh to Manchester Manchester to Edinburgh

Edinburgh to Manchester Route Overview

Edinburgh to Manchester bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 10 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Edinburgh at 06:35h, arriving at Manchester at 07:55h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:07h, arriving at 21:06h, h hours later.
Departure station and country Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country Manchester, United Kingdom
Travel Distance 219 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 19min
Total Departures 10
Lowest Price £25
Transportation Options Coach, Train



Traveling by coach from Edinburgh to Manchester

The shortest travel distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 219 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 20:07 has a travel time of 00:59h. The longest travel time on the route is 05:40h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Overnight coaches

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Manchester earlier, there is 1 night coach departing from Edinburgh to Manchester. The overnight coach departs at and arrives at , hours later.

Bus companies operating the Edinburgh to Manchester route

There are 2 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Edinburgh or Manchester coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Edinburgh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Edinburgh here

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  Manchester

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Manchester here


Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £25 (One-Way) or £50 (Return).

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