Manchester to Edinburgh bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 8 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Manchester at 04:50h, arriving at Edinburgh at 10:53h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 15:10h, arriving at 21:21h the same day.
Departure station and country
Manchester, United Kingdom
Arrival station and country
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Travel Distance
219 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 47min
Total Departures
8
Popular Operators
Megabus UK
Lowest Price
£25
Transportation Options
Coach, Train
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Popular Departures
Below you will find some of the most popular coach departures from Manchester to Edinburgh:
The shortest travel distance between Manchester and Edinburgh is 219 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 04:50 has a travel time of 06:03h.
The longest travel time on the route is 07:31h.
Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Bus companies operating the Manchester to Edinburgh route
Megabus UK is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 19 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
Over 19 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Manchester to Edinburgh. The average rating is 0. You can read the reviews below.
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