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How to Travel from

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh

by Plane, Route or Car

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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

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 Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$41.77–$58.23

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
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 Manchester, Coach Station 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

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 Oxford Road to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to bus via Victoria Rail Station which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Manchester, Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh is 357 km. The road distance is 344.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 8h 39m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 59m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh?

It is currently 05:44 at both, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is 345 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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