How to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. 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 €16, and a train costs an average of €35.

Distance: 175 miles (282 km)

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€65

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€31

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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6h 13m

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5h 43m

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from Edinburgh to Manchester

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

Our recommendation

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:33AM7h47
Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$351One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:15AM8h05
Edinburgh, St Andrew's House
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$341One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

TransPennine ExpressC73804
08:12AM3h10
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:22AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
$941One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern Rail (3)G92093
08:52AM3h41
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:33PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$841One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern Rail (3)Y25416
08:52AM3h26
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:18PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$861One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressL37269 · L37231
09:08AM4h10
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:18PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
$1101One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:25AM7h55
Edinburgh, Haymarket Station (Stop HH)
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:19AM8h01
Edinburgh, Princes Street (Stop PU)
03:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$351One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:05AM8h15
Edinburgh, Bus Station
05:20PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
$401One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1441 · BA1368
09:55AM4h10
Edinburgh Airport
02:05PMManchester Airport
$2671One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1461 · BA1364
06:05AM4h50
Edinburgh Airport
10:55AMManchester Airport
$2671One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1439 · BA1368
08:35AM5h30
Edinburgh Airport
02:05PMManchester Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Edinburgh to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

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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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Manchester:

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Manchester costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is approximately 175 miles (282 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Manchester is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 12 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Glasgow, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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