How to Travel from
Manchester to Edinburgh
by Plane, Rideshare or Car
Three ways to Travel from Manchester to Edinburgh
Select an Option Below to Start Your Journey
Cheapest
By car (343 km)
3 h 52 min
343 km.
from $18
Fastest
Plane from Manchester (Manchester Airport) to Edinburgh (Glasgow International Airport)
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Other
Rideshare
3 h 52 min
343 km.
from $13.05
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 32m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$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:
$41.77–$215.18
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.23–$240.50
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–$607.57
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$594.92
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:
$303.79–$1,075.91
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$56.96
Megabus UK
Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$25.32–$35.44
Scottish Citylink
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
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:
$107.59–$278.47
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89
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 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$51.90–$75.95
Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
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:
$82.28–$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:
$13.92–$37.97
Northern Rail
Train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.96–$9.49
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.86–$12.02
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–$36.71
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $31.52 and takes 4h 23m.
What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh?
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?
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?
The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh is 355 km. The road distance is 344.1 km.
How do I travel from Manchester to Edinburgh without a car?
The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Manchester to Edinburgh?
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 from?
Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh train from?
Manchester to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus via Glasgow, which costs $35.87 - $51.09 and takes 6h 28m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 37m.
Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?
Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.
Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh train arrive?
Manchester to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh.
How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Book your Manchester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.
How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Book your Manchester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
Where can I stay near Edinburgh?
There are 2153+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $43.43 per night.
Can I share a ride from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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