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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, National Express or Transport for Wales for the next days.
today
from £38
tomorrow
from £24
Wednesday
from £24
Thursday
from £21
Friday
from £26
Saturday
from £20
Sunday
from £24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    23:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    01:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £48

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    23:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    7h 50m
    0
    12:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    20:30
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 45m
    0
    11:10
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 6m
    0
    23:59
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    07:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • Transport for Wales
    5h 41m
    0
    04:37
    Manchester
    Oxford Road Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Transport for Wales
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    01:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:50
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    7h 55m
    0
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    23:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £34
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    01:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    7h 20m
    0
    15:30
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    22:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    09:55
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    01:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £36

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    09:00
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    6h 45m
    0
    02:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    08:55
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    7h 25m
    0
    14:10
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    8h 50m
    0
    01:35
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    8h 6m
    0
    23:59
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44

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.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Manchester and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 24 coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

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Facts about coaches from Manchester to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and Transport for Wales that travel 9 times every day by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starting from £20!

Cheapest Bus £20
Fastest Bus 5h 41m
Earliest Coach 01:35
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 9 Ø
Distance 281.6 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, National Express and Transport for Wales

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Edinburgh

Every day, 9 buses from 3 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 16/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 16/06
£24
Tuesday 17/06
£24
Wednesday 18/06
£24
Thursday 19/06
£21
Friday 20/06
£25
Saturday 21/06
£20
Sunday 22/06
£24
Monday 23/06
£26
Tuesday 24/06
£25
Wednesday 25/06
£23
Thursday 26/06
£18
Friday 27/06
£20
Saturday 28/06
£20
Sunday 29/06
£25
Monday 30/06
£20
Tuesday 01/07
£18
Wednesday 02/07
£18
Thursday 03/07
£16
Friday 04/07
£20
Saturday 05/07
£18
Sunday 06/07
£24
Monday 07/07
£18
Tuesday 08/07
£17
Wednesday 09/07
£16
Thursday 10/07
£17
Friday 11/07
£18
Saturday 12/07
£18
Sunday 13/07

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 £20, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Edinburgh. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £38.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, with £20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £32.

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 £25
Fastest Coach 7h 25m
Earliest Coach 01:35
Last Coach 23:59
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 14/06/2025

FlixBus from Manchester to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price £20
Fastest Coach 6h 45m
Earliest Coach 02:10
Last Coach 15:30
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 14/06/2025

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 £20 and takes 7h 20m. 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 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £20 to £53. 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 9 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 Transport for Wales and takes 5h 41m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £27. 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 01:35. 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 23:59. 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, National Express and Transport for Wales. 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, National Express and Transport for Wales.

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.

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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