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Compare all timetables for the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus, National Express or TransPennine Express for the next days.
today
from $61
tomorrow
from $28
Tuesday
from $23
Wednesday
from $23
Thursday
from $23
Friday
from $26
Saturday
from $26

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    6h 20m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $70
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $71
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 5m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    1:35 PM
    Manchester
    Castlefield
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    $76

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $28
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $41
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester via Lancaster, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 10m
      0
      7:20 AM
      Edinburgh
      St Andrew's House Station
      1:35 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $16
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 50m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      3:30 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 45m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    9:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    7h 35m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:10 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    6h 50m
    0
    7:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    2:40 AM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • National Express
    7h 55m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    4:40 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $35
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 35m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    8:10 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 15m
    0
    9:05 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    5:20 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $27
  • FlixBus
    8h 55m
    0
    6:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    3:30 PM
    Manchester
    Shudehill Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    7h 20m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    5:55 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $33
  • National Express
    7h 40m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:25 PM
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $39

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from Edinburgh to Manchester. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 51 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus, National Express and TransPennine Express that travel 10 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 175.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, National Express and TransPennine Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Manchester

Every day, 10 buses from 3 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/01/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/01
$51
Monday 06/02
$28
Tuesday 06/03
$23
Wednesday 06/04
$23
Thursday 06/05
$32
Friday 06/06
$33
Saturday 06/07
$26
Sunday 06/08
$25
Monday 06/09
$37
Tuesday 06/10
$34
Wednesday 06/11
$20
Thursday 06/12
$21
Friday 06/13
$36
Saturday 06/14
$21
Sunday 06/15
$23
Monday 06/16
$33
Tuesday 06/17
$18
Wednesday 06/18
$19
Thursday 06/19
$35
Friday 06/20
$33
Saturday 06/21
$19
Sunday 06/22
$20
Monday 06/23
$19
Tuesday 06/24
$20
Wednesday 06/25
$20
Thursday 06/26
$22
Friday 06/27
$23
Saturday 06/28

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $23, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $61.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, with $23. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $23.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester

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 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 bus 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 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester

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

TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Manchester

TransPennine Express

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

Cheapest Price $76
Fastest Bus 4h 50m
Earliest Bus 7:40 AM
Last Bus 9:30 AM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/16/2025

National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester

National Express

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

Cheapest Price $33
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:45 AM
Last Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 5/31/2025

FlixBus from Edinburgh to Manchester

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $23
Fastest Bus 6h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:05 AM
Last Bus 8:20 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/31/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Manchester.

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 Edinburgh to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Manchester bus

How much does a Edinburgh Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 9h 45m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $142. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is offered by TransPennine Express and takes 4h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $82. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Edinburgh starts at 7:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Manchester starts at 10:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus, National Express and TransPennine Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Manchester 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 traveling 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 Edinburgh to Manchester on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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