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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Manchester

Cheapest
3 h 52 min
Car
343 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
7 h 15 min
Bus
282 km.
from €45.65
Details

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Aberdeen International Airport to Ringway
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$139.24–$341.76

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
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 Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$113.92–$278.47
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$164.55

East Midlands Railways

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

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester,
Ave. Duration:
7h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$53.16–$75.95

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$177.21
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$253.16

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 36m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$107.59–$164.55

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.37–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

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

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.96–$10.13
Train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.49–$12.66

Transport for Wales

Phone:
03333 211 202
Website:
tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham International to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
3h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Edinburgh to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$21.52–$41.77

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to rideshare which costs $18.48 - $35.87 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?

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

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Haymarket and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 353 km. The road distance is 342 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 .

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

The train from Haymarket to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Manchester bus from?

Edinburgh to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Manchester train from?

Edinburgh to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, depart from Haymarket station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $48.91 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $184.78 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester train arrive?

Edinburgh to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express Service, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Manchester is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Edinburgh to Manchester.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3144+ hotels available in Manchester. Prices start at $31.27 per night.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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