Manchester to Edinburgh Bus and Coach

Manchester to Edinburgh Edinburgh to Manchester

Manchester to Edinburgh Route Overview

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



Traveling by coach 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.

Departure and arrival stations

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

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

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  Edinburgh

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


Cheapest tickets

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

Travel reviews for Manchester to Edinburgh bus

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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. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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