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4.6Travel Information to Edinburgh from Manchester
 Distance | 174 miles (281 km) |
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 Available travel modes | Train, bus or flight |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $98 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€11) • 6 h 23 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $26 (€23) • 3 h 13 min |
 Popular travel companies | Megabus, British Airways or TransPennine Express |
Travel 174 miles (281 km) by train, bus or flight between Manchester and Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Megabus, British Airways or TransPennine Express among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Manchester to Edinburgh.
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How to get from Manchester to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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General Information about the journey from Manchester to Edinburgh
Flying is the fastest method of travel between the two cities at just over an hour. Traveling by bus takes the longest amount of time at upwards of 5.5 hours. There are usually between one and three departure and arrival points.
Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh
National Express operate services between the cities, departing from Manchester Coach Station and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station on Elder Street. There are usually five departures per day, one at around1:00 a.m., three between 8:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m. and one in the early afternoon. The journey takes between 5.5 hours and 8.5 hours, there are direct buses and those requiring one change available.
Trains from Manchester to Edinburgh
Trains leave from three stations in Manchester, Oxford Road, Deansgate and Piccadilly and all arrive at Waverley Station in Edinburgh. All trains are either direct routes or have a change at one station. Trains are run by Transpennine Express, Virgin Trains and Cross Country Trains. There are around 10 trains per day, they depart at least once every hour from approximately 9:00 a.m. until early afternoon. The journey takes between three and four hours.
Flights from Manchester to Edinburgh
How to Travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
Flying is the fastest method of travel between the two cities at just over an hour. Traveling by bus takes the longest amount of time at upwards of 5.5 hours. There are usually between one and three departure and arrival points.
What is the best way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
The cheapest way from Manchester to Edinburgh is by bus. National Express operate services between the cities, departing from Manchester Coach Station and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station on Elder Street. There are usually five departures per day, one at around 1:00 a.m., three between 8:00 a.m and 10:30 a.m. and one in the early afternoon. The journey takes between 5.5 hours and 8.5 hours, there are direct buses and those requiring one change available.
Fastest way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
Flights are the quickest way from Manchester to Edinburgh. Direct flights between the main airports in each city are available from Flybe. The flight takes just over an hour. During the week there are three flights, one each in the morning, afternoon and evening. At the weekend there are one or two flights in operation.
Trains are the most popular way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh. Services leave from three stations in Manchester, Oxford Road, Deansgate and Piccadilly and all arrive at Waverley Station in Edinburgh. All trains are either direct routes or have a change at one station. Trains are run by Transpennine Express, Virgin Trains and Cross Country Trains. There are around 10 trains per day, they depart at least once every hour from approximately 9:00 a.m. until early afternoon. The journey takes between three and four hours.
Direct flight between the main airports in each city are available from Flybe. The flight takes just over an hour. During the week there are three flights, one each in the morning, afternoon and evening. At the weekend there are one or two flights in operation.
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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
Travel to Edinburgh 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 Manchester to Edinburgh.
There are 3 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€11) compared to other travel options to Edinburgh:
Taking a bus costs $85 (€77) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $98 (€88).
A bus is $13 (€12) less than a train with an average ticket price of $26 (€23) from Manchester to Edinburgh.
The fastest way from Manchester to Edinburgh is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 13 min.
There are alternative travel options to Edinburgh that take longer:
Getting to Edinburgh by bus takes 6 h 23 min on average.
Flight takes on average 3 h 35 min.
Edinburgh is approximately 174 miles (281 km) away from Manchester.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Edinburgh is:
- 11 buses a day.
- 16 flights per day.
- 23 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester to Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Edinburgh:
- Buses mostly leave from Manchester, Coach Station and tend to arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly leave from Manchester Piccadilly and tend to arrive in Edinburgh Waverley.
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Edinburgh:
- Megabus, National Express or FlixBus can take you to Edinburgh by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for FlixBus from Manchester to Edinburgh for $13 (€11).
- British Airways or Azul can take you to Edinburgh by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for British Airways from Manchester to Edinburgh for $98 (€88).
- TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express can get you to Edinburgh by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Edinburgh for $26 (€23) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Edinburgh with the following travel companies:
- You can find 2 direct buses per day to Edinburgh with National Express or FlixBus.
- You can find 3 direct trains per day to take to Edinburgh with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express.
Direct services to Edinburgh 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.
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