Which bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Manchester. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
Cheapest bus trips today
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m020:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2025 20:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 13/02/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 11:35:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m020:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 20:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 35m010:35EdinburghCentral bus station18:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 11:35:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Cheapest bus trips Saturday
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus6h 40m008:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2025 08:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 20m010:35EdinburghCentral bus station17:55ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 15/02/2025 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/02/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 11:35:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Cheapest bus trips Sunday
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FlixBus5h 45m020:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2025 20:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 16/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 16/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square14:55CarlisleCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 11:35:00 to Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 14:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 20m
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FlixBus3h 50m015:00CarlisleCoach Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 14/02/2025 15:00:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 14/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Cheapest bus trips Monday
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus5h 45m020:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2025 20:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 35m010:35EdinburghCentral bus station18:10ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 17/02/2025 10:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 17/02/2025 18:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus7h 10m008:20EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 08:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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FlixBus8h 0m010:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 10:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 18/02/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 18/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
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FlixBus7h 15m011:35EdinburghSt Andrew Square18:50ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 11:35:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 18:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
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FlixBus5h 45m020:50EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station02:35ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 20:50:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 02:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
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FlixBus7h 10m008:20EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station15:30ManchesterShudehill Interchange0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 08:20:00 to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 15:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
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National Express6h 35m010:10EdinburghCentral bus station16:45ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 10:10:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 35m
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National Express7h 55m008:45EdinburghCentral bus station16:40ManchesterCoach Station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 19/02/2025 08:45:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 19/02/2025 16:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?
All facts for Edinburgh to Manchester bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus and National Express that travel daily 8 times by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Manchester bus ticket starting from £11!
Cheapest Bus | £11 |
Fastest Bus | 5h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 08:20 |
Latest Coach | 22:00 |
Daily Bus Connections | 8 Ø |
Distance | 281.6 km |
Coach Companies | FlixBus and National Express |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 13/02/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester
How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester
Book the ticket from Edinburgh 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 coach from Edinburgh 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 to Manchester are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £11 |
Fastest Coach | 5h 45m |
Earliest Coach | 08:20 |
Last Coach | 20:50 |
Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
Found on | 12/02/2025 |
National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Manchester:
Cheapest Price | £19 |
Fastest Coach | 6h 0m |
Earliest Coach | 08:45 |
Last Coach | 22:00 |
Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
Found on | 12/02/2025 |
All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester
Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Manchester. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.
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