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

today
£31
tomorrow
£23
Wednesday
£24
Thursday
£23
Friday
£26
Saturday
£26
Sunday
£24

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 23m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:33 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £31
FlixBus 7h 27m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:37 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £32
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £33
FlixBus 7h 31m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £33
National Express 8h 50m 01:35 Manchester Coach Station 10:25 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £49

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 23m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:33 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 31m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:41 Edinburgh Haymarket Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 43m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:53 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £24
National Express 7h 50m 00:15 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £32
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 24m 02:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 08:34 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 7h 23m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:33 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 15m 23:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 07:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £25
National Express 7h 50m 00:15 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £32
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 23m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:33 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 7h 27m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:37 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £23
FlixBus 6h 52m 02:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 09:02 Edinburgh St Andrew's House Station  Economy £24
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £25
National Express 7h 0m 11:35 Manchester Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 25m 14:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 29m 02:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 08:39 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 27m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:37 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £26
National Express 7h 50m 00:15 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £28
National Express 7h 25m 09:50 Manchester Coach Station 17:15 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £36

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 53m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:03 Edinburgh Corstorphine Coach Stop  Economy £26
FlixBus 6h 57m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:07 Edinburgh Edinburgh Zoo Coach Stop  Economy £26
FlixBus 7h 13m 16:10 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 23:23 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £27
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £32
National Express 7h 40m 10:55 Manchester Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 21:10 Manchester Coach Station 08:05 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £24
FlixBus 8h 15m 23:30 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 07:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £31
National Express 7h 40m 10:55 Manchester Coach Station 18:35 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £34
National Express 7h 25m 09:50 Manchester Coach Station 17:15 Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy £36
FlixBus 7h 25m 14:20 Manchester Shudehill Interchange 21:45 Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy £37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than £6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      16:10
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      17:55
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      18:00
      Lancaster
      University
      23:41
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Coach Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £11
    Travel time is 0h 6m longer, but you will save £6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Edinburgh is £18 on 20/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 18 daily coaches between Manchester and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 56 coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Edinburgh, with 13 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 19 times every day by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starting from £18!

Cheapest Bus £18
Fastest Bus 6h 12m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Latest Coach 23:30
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 281.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Edinburgh

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Manchester for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 04/05
£31
Tuesday 05/05
£23
Wednesday 06/05
£25
Thursday 07/05
£23
Friday 08/05
£26
Saturday 09/05
£26
Sunday 10/05
£24
Monday 11/05
£22
Tuesday 12/05
£20
Wednesday 13/05
£19
Thursday 14/05
£22
Friday 15/05
£23
Saturday 16/05
£23
Sunday 17/05
£26
Monday 18/05
£21
Tuesday 19/05
£19
Wednesday 20/05
£18
Thursday 21/05
£21
Friday 22/05
£27
Saturday 23/05
£26
Sunday 24/05
£23
Monday 25/05
£24
Tuesday 26/05
£20
Wednesday 27/05
£19
Thursday 28/05
£20
Friday 29/05
£20
Saturday 30/05
£21
Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £18, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, with £18. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £25.

How to save money travelling from Manchester 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 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 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 to Edinburgh are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Edinburgh

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

National Express from Manchester to Edinburgh

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £24
Fastest Coach 7h 0m
Earliest Coach 00:15
Last Coach 21:10
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

FlixBus from Manchester to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £23
Fastest Coach 6h 12m
Earliest Coach 02:10
Last Coach 23:30
Daily Connections 14 Ø
Found on 03/05/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Edinburgh

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Edinburgh.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

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

FAQs about the Manchester to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Manchester - Edinburgh coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Edinburgh bus trip is available from £18 and takes 7h 23m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Edinburgh is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £18 to £61. 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 - Edinburgh route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Edinburgh is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Edinburgh from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Edinburgh is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 12m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £28. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus to Edinburgh departs from Manchester at 00:15. 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 to Edinburgh?

The latest bus to Edinburgh departs from Manchester at 23:30. 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 - Edinburgh route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh can travel with FlixBus 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 Manchester and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester 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 bus: FlixBus and National Express.

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

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 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 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 bus from Manchester to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

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

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Manchester and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 19 trips between Manchester and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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