Cheapest price
$39
Average price
$78
Fastest journey
6 h 30 m
Average duration
8 h 15 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN) will cost around $78 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $39.
Of the 4 buses that leave Edinburgh for Manchester Airport (MAN) on Wed, Jul 09, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 09 the direct buses cover the 294 km distance in an average of 8 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 09 the slowest buses will take 10 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €30.
Distance: 182 miles (293 km)
Bus | Most popular Train |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Distance 182 miles (293 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 16m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Find the best buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN) with Omio's travel partners Megabus, National Express and FlixBus from $24 (€20). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport (MAN), you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.
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