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Overview: Manchester to Edinburgh flight

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Flights from Manchester to Edinburgh depart on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 9m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $112 (€91) but you can travel from only $30 (€24) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)
Distance
174 miles (281 km)
Average flight duration
2h 9m
Cheapest ticket price
$112 (€91)
Flights per day
16
Fastest flight
3h 25m
Cheapest month to travel
August
First flight
05:40
Last flight
21:45
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $30 (€24)

The cheapest and fastest flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 20

Cheapest price

$138

Average price

$447

Fastest journey

3 h 45 m

Average duration

4 h 49 m

Flights per day

9

Distance

282 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh will cost around $447 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $138.

Fast flights

It's difficult to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

British AirwaysBA1399 · BA1440
04:35PM6h30
Manchester Airport
11:05PMEdinburgh Airport
$1381One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1399 · BA1450
04:35PM5h35
Manchester Airport
10:10PMEdinburgh Airport
$1381One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1399 · BA1460
04:35PM3h45
Manchester Airport
08:20PMEdinburgh Airport
$2331One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1385 · BA1442
07:00AM5h05
Manchester Airport
12:05PMEdinburgh Airport
$2331One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1383 · BA1442
07:50AM4h15
Manchester Airport
12:05PMEdinburgh Airport
$3821One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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Flight
Most popular
Train
Bus

€357

Average price

€72

Average price

€48

Average price

Cheapest

5h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 9m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 16m

Average total duration

3h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

6h 16m

Average total duration

5h 46m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

British Airways

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Live departures

Manchester to Edinburgh flight times

Showing flights for tomorrow, Sunday, July 20
Last updated at 12:48 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
british_airwaysBA1385 · BA14426:00 AM Manchester Airport
5h05
11:05 AM Edinburgh Airport1 transfer
british_airwaysBA1385 · BA14446:00 AM Manchester Airport
6h50
12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport1 transfer
british_airwaysBA1383 · BA14446:50 AM Manchester Airport
6h00
12:50 PM Edinburgh Airport1 transfer
british_airwaysBA1383 · BA14546:50 AM Manchester Airport
10h25
5:15 PM Edinburgh Airport1 transfer
british_airwaysBA1383 · BA14426:50 AM Manchester Airport
4h15
11:05 AM Edinburgh Airport1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book flight tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh is 49 days before departure. See how prices for flights change on the Manchester to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Manchester to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your flight from Manchester to Edinburgh.

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Airlines: British Airways flights from Manchester to Edinburgh

Buy your official British Airways flight tickets to Edinburgh from Manchester from $103 (€83) with Omio. Find flight times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.

British Airways (BA) is the United Kingdom’s flag carrier airline with headquarters in London near its main hub at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). BA is the second largest UK-based airline in terms of fleet size and number of passengers carried. Known as a full-service global airline, British Airways offers year-round low fares to destinations worldwide and flies to and from centrally-located airports. Its extensive global route network includes more than 170 destinations in nearly 80 countries throughout Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa and Australia.

British Airways from Manchester to Edinburgh flight information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: $103

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