Bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester from various bus operators like megabus for the next days.

today
£32
tomorrow
£32
Sunday
£32
Monday
£32
Tuesday
£32
Wednesday
£32
Thursday
£32

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 10m 02:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 08:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 19%
      6h 35m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      03:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      Basic
      £26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 10m 02:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 08:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £6? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 19%
      6h 35m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      20:45
      Edinburgh
      Central bus station
      03:20
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      Basic
      £26

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 10m 02:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 08:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £8? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 25%
      6h 15m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      20:25
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £24

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £12? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 38%
      6h 46m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      19:54
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £20

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Basic £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 50%
      6h 41m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      19:59
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 41%
      6h 41m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      19:59
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £19

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
megabus 6h 40m 09:10 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 15:50 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £32
megabus 5h 55m 21:25 Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh Airport 03:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester via Edinburgh, you can save more than £14? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      Save more than 44%
      6h 41m
      Edinburgh Airport
      11 km
      19:59
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Station
      02:40
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0 km
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is £32 on 07/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester, with only 6 offers.

Facts about coaches from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester

Compare all providers like megabus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester starting from £32!

Cheapest Bus £32
Fastest Bus 5h 55m
Earliest Coach 02:10
Latest Coach 21:25
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 283.9 km
Coach Companies megabus

Cheapest coach connections from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Edinburgh Airport for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£32
Saturday 06/12
£32
Sunday 07/12
£32
Monday 08/12
£32
Tuesday 09/12
£32
Wednesday 10/12
£32
Thursday 11/12
£32
Friday 12/12
£32
Saturday 13/12
£32
Sunday 14/12
£32
Monday 15/12
£32
Tuesday 16/12
£32
Wednesday 17/12
£32
Thursday 18/12
£32
Friday 19/12
£32
Saturday 20/12
£32
Sunday 21/12
£32
Monday 22/12
£32
Tuesday 23/12
£32
Wednesday 24/12
£32
Thursday 25/12
£33
Friday 26/12
£32
Saturday 27/12
£32
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £32, Friday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester, with £32. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh Airport to Manchester from our users.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh Airport and Manchester

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Edinburgh Airport and Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh Airport to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh Airport to Manchester bus

How much does a Edinburgh Airport - Manchester coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Edinburgh Airport - Manchester route is available from £32 and takes 6h 10m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester?

The connection Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £32 to £36. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Edinburgh Airport - Manchester route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Manchester from Edinburgh Airport take?

The quickest transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is provided by megabus and takes 5h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester?

The earliest bus to Manchester departs from Edinburgh Airport at 02:10. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester?

The latest bus to Manchester departs from Edinburgh Airport at 21:25. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Edinburgh Airport - Manchester route?

Passengers looking to travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester can travel with megabus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct transfer: megabus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Manchester from Edinburgh Airport?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Edinburgh Airport Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Airport Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh Airport and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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