✈ Bus and Coach Edinburgh - Manchester Airport (MAN)

Which bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like megabus or National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

from £23

tomorrow

from £24

Saturday

from £23

Sunday

from £23

Monday

from £23

Tuesday

from £23

Wednesday

from £24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
megabus	6h 50m	21:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/08/2025 21:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 04:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
megabus	6h 50m	21:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/08/2025 21:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 21/08/2025 10:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/08/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	20:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/08/2025 11:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 40m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:25	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 22/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/08/2025 17:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 23/08/2025 10:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/08/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 24/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 24/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
megabus	6h 50m	21:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 24/08/2025 21:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 04:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 24/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	8h 30m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	17:15	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 24/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/08/2025 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 25/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	7h 5m	01:45	Edinburgh	N St David St	08:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from N St David St, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 25/08/2025 01:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 25/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 25/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£51	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 25/08/2025 10:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/08/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 10:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	20:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 26/08/2025 11:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/08/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	8h 5m	08:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	16:50	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Basic	£24	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 08:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 16:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	18:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 10:35:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 18:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45	Edinburgh	Central bus station	20:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 11:45:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/08/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	6h 30m	22:00	Edinburgh	Central bus station	04:30	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 27/08/2025 22:00:00 to Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/08/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is £22 on 30/08/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 34 coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, while Night sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport, with only 9 offers.

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All facts for Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN) bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like megabus and National Express that travel daily 8 times by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport in one click. Book your Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus ticket starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:45
Latest Coach	22:00
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	294.4 km
Coach Companies	megabus and National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?

Every day, 8 buses from 2 coach companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester Airport. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 22/08/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 18/08

Tuesday 19/08

Wednesday 20/08

Thursday 21/08

£25

Friday 22/08

£24

Saturday 23/08

£24

Sunday 24/08

£23

Monday 25/08

£23

Tuesday 26/08

£32

Wednesday 27/08

£24

Thursday 28/08

£23

Friday 29/08

£23

Saturday 30/08

£22

Sunday 31/08

£23

Monday 01/09

£26

Tuesday 02/09

£24

Wednesday 03/09

£26

Thursday 04/09

£23

Friday 05/09

£23

Saturday 06/09

£23

Sunday 07/09

£23

Monday 08/09

£23

Tuesday 09/09

£24

Wednesday 10/09

£24

Thursday 11/09

£23

Friday 12/09

£23

Saturday 13/09

£23

Sunday 14/09

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, with £22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 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 to Manchester Airport, 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 Airport 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.

What are the most popular bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport timetable.

megabus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the megabus bus route Edinburgh to Manchester Airport:

Cheapest Price	£23
Fastest Coach	6h 50m
Earliest Coach	08:45
Last Coach	08:45
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	21/08/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Manchester Airport:

Cheapest Price	£30
Fastest Coach	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	08:45
Last Coach	22:00
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	20/08/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester Airport

Here is a map with all coach stations in Edinburgh and Manchester Airport. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Airport Coach Station

Terminal Rd S 5

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Edinburgh - Manchester Airportroute is available from £22 and takes 7h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £57. 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 - Manchester Airport route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is offered by roughly 8 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is provided by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Manchester Airport departs from Edinburgh at 08:45. 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 to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus to Manchester Airport departs from Edinburgh at 22:00. 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 - Manchester Airport route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport 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 and National Express.

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

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 Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport 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 to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester Airport

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