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How to Travel from

Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$227.84

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$49.37
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$36.71
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.66–$30.38

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$56.96–$139.24
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$37.97

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Manchester to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$37.97

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Edinburgh bus Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh bus Station is 356 km. The road distance is 344.5 km.

How do I travel from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 14m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station bus from?

Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station train from?

Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs $32.61 - $59.78 and takes 6h 27m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station bus arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station train arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh bus Station?

There are 2176+ hotels available in Edinburgh bus Station. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Edinburgh bus Station?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Edinburgh bus Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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