✈ Bus and Coach Manchester Airport (MAN) - Edinburgh

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

today

£34

tomorrow

£40

Monday

£42

Tuesday

£28

Wednesday

£28

Thursday

£32

Friday

£32

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 0m	09:15	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 25m	23:40	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£44	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 23:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 20/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	10:20	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	18:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 10:20:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	8h 0m	09:15	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£50	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 09:15:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  20:35
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  21:00
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- National Express
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  08:05
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 21:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	23:40	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£42	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 23:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£43	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	8h 10m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£53	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 22/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Manchester, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  20:35
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  21:00
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 20:35:00 to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/06/2026 21:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 25m
- National Express
  
  10h 55m
  
  0
  
  21:10
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  08:05
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £31
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 21/06/2026 21:10:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 25m	23:40	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£39	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 23:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 10m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£48	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 23/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£28	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 25m	23:40	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£30	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/06/2026 23:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 10m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/06/2026 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 24/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Huddersfield, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  23:15
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 22:15:00 to Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  23:20
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 23:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 10m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 35m	11:00	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	18:35	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 11:00:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 18:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Huddersfield, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  23:15
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 22:15:00 to Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  23:20
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 23:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	00:45	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	10:25	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£32	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2026 00:45:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 10m	09:05	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:15	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£34	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2026 09:05:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 17:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 25m	23:40	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	08:05	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	£40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2026 23:40:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	10h 0m	07:35	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	17:35	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2026 07:35:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 17:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	22:55	Manchester Airport	Airport Coach Station	07:45	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 26/06/2026 22:55:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Huddersfield, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:15
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Coach Station
  
  23:15
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £4
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Coach Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 22:15:00 to Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/06/2026 23:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  23:20
  
  Huddersfield
  Westgate Bus Station
  
  07:45
  
  Edinburgh
  St Andrew Square
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £14
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Westgate Bus Station, Huddersfield (United Kingdom) at 25/06/2026 23:20:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/06/2026 07:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save £14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is £24 on 08/07/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 coaches from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh, with only 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh starting from £24!

Cheapest Bus	£24
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Latest Coach	23:40
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	294.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/06/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/06

Tuesday 16/06

Wednesday 17/06

Thursday 18/06

Friday 19/06

Saturday 20/06

£34

Sunday 21/06

£53

Monday 22/06

£42

Tuesday 23/06

£28

Wednesday 24/06

£28

Thursday 25/06

£32

Friday 26/06

£32

Saturday 27/06

£32

Sunday 28/06

£28

Monday 29/06

£28

Tuesday 30/06

£28

Wednesday 01/07

£28

Thursday 02/07

£28

Friday 03/07

£27

Saturday 04/07

£32

Sunday 05/07

£28

Monday 06/07

£28

Tuesday 07/07

£28

Wednesday 08/07

£24

Thursday 09/07

£28

Friday 10/07

£27

Saturday 11/07

£32

Sunday 12/07

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

With a price starting from £24, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £32.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, with £24. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £48.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, 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 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

National Express from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£28
Fastest Coach	7h 35m
Earliest Coach	00:45
Last Coach	23:40
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	19/06/2026

FlixBus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

Cheapest Price	£34
Fastest Coach	8h 50m
Earliest Coach	07:35
Last Coach	22:55
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	19/06/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Edinburgh

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

Airport Coach Station

Terminal Rd S 5

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Edinburgh bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest airport transfer for the Manchester Airport - Edinburgh route is available from £24 and takes 9h 40m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £24 to £62. 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 Manchester Airport - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest transfer from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is provided by National Express and takes 7h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £53. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Manchester Airport at 00:45. 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 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Manchester Airport at 23:40. 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 Manchester Airport - Edinburgh route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh?

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

What can I take with me on the bus to Edinburgh from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport Edinburgh 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 Manchester Airport Edinburgh 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 Manchester Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Edinburgh

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