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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle

Composite routes from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle

Cheapest
3 h 51 min
Car
338 km.
from $18

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Ryanair
Website
easyJet
Website
Aer Lingus
Website
Ryanair UK
Website
Loganair
Website
Ryanair
Website
3h 7m
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
$37.97–$227.84
easyJet
Website
3h 42m
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
$75.95–$329.10
Aer Lingus
Website
3h 25m
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$202.52–$582.26
Ryanair UK
Website
3h
Every day
$30.38–$303.79
Loganair
Website
4h 10m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$329.10–$1,075.91
Bus operators
Found: 3
FlixBus
Website
Megabus UK
Website
Scottish Citylink
Website
FlixBus
Website
5h
4 times a day
$35.44–$49.37
+49 30 300 137 300
+49 30 300 137 300
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Megabus UK
Website
5h 10m
3 times a day
$25.32–$36.71
[email protected]
Contact via email
Scottish Citylink
Website
1h 18m
Every 20 minutes
$16.46–$24.05
0141 352 4444
0141 352 4444
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Train operators
Found: 8
Avanti West Coast
Website
East Midlands Railways
Website
National Express
Website
Cross Country
Website
ScotRail
Website
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
TransPennine Express Service
Website
Northern Rail
Website
Avanti West Coast
Website
1h 45m
Twice daily
$49.37–$164.55
00 44 345 528 0253
00 44 345 528 0253
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East Midlands Railways
Website
36 min
Hourly
$12.66–$30.38
03457 125 678
03457 125 678
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National Express
Website
7h 15m
Once daily
$53.16–$75.95
08717 81 81 81
08717 81 81 81
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Cross Country
Website
1h 47m
Hourly
$63.29–$177.21
0344 736 9123
0344 736 9123
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ScotRail
Website
50 min
Every 20 minutes
$18.99–$43.04
+44 344 811 0141
+44 344 811 0141
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Caledonian Sleeper
Website
55 min
6 times a week
$88.60–$113.92
+44 141 555 0888
+44 141 555 0888
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TransPennine Express Service
Website
3h 14m
Every 4 hours
$56.96–$139.24
+44 345 600 1671
+44 345 600 1671
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Northern Rail
Website
52 min
Hourly
$9.49–$12.66
+44 800 200 6060
+44 800 200 6060
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Other operators
Found: 1
BlaBlaCar
Website
BlaBlaCar
Website
4h 23m
Twice daily
$21.52–$37.97
+3 318 576 2228
+3 318 576 2228
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $32.61 and takes 4h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester, Coach Station station and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle?

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 Castle?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh Castle is 356 km. The road distance is 344.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

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 Castle bus from?

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester, Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs $35.87 - $52.17 and takes 6h 33m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh Castle is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle.

Which airlines fly from Ringway Airport Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?

Ryanair UK, Loganair, Ryanair and two other airlines offer flights from Ringway Airport Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh Castle train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle. Prices start at $44.14 per night.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Edinburgh Castle?

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