When traveling between Edinburgh and Manchester, where do I depart from Edinburgh and where do I arrive in Manchester?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Manchester: Buses most often depart from Edinburgh at Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station.

Which travel companies can take me from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The following travel company offer services from Edinburgh to Manchester: FlixBus can take you to Manchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester for $96 (€82).

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from Edinburgh to Manchester

How to get from Edinburgh to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Edinburgh, Elder Street

12:40PMManchester

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Edinburgh Waverley

01:22PMManchester Oxford Road

$871One-way

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Edinburgh Waverley

12:18PMManchester Victoria

$941One-way

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03:49PMManchester Victoria

$881One-way

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Edinburgh, Elder Street

01:20PMManchester, Airport

$251One-way

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Edinburgh

04:10PMManchester

$311One-way

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Edinburgh, Elder Street

01:55AMManchester

$491One-way

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Travel Information to Manchester from Edinburgh

	Distance	174 miles (281 km)
	Available travel modes	Bus
	Popular travel companies	FlixBus

Take a bus to travel 174 miles (281 km) from Edinburgh to Manchester. FlixBus is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Edinburgh to Manchester.

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Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester, 86,81% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains between Edinburgh and Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.

National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Manchester travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

FAQs: Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Manchester.

You can travel from Edinburgh to Manchester by bus.

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is by flight with an average journey time of 8 h 35 min.

The Edinburgh to Manchester distance is around 174 miles (281 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Manchester is:

Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Manchester from Edinburgh as scheduled services by bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Manchester:

Buses most often depart from Edinburgh at Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station.

The following travel company offer services from Edinburgh to Manchester:

FlixBus can take you to Manchester by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester for $96 (€82).

Yes, there is a direct service from Edinburgh to Manchester:

You can find 1 direct bus per day to take to Manchester with FlixBus or Megabus.

Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Many of our customers traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester don't make Manchester their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after Manchester are London, Liverpool or Glasgow, either of which you could add to your trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Manchester to any of these top destinations today!

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