Bus Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN): Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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

today

$50

tomorrow

$42

Sunday

$35

Monday

$33

Tuesday

$43

Wednesday

$43

Thursday

$79

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	6h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	18h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 11:15:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	6:45 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/19/2025 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/19/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	6h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
National Express	7h 55m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	6:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/20/2025 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 11:15:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
megabus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	8h 10m	8:20 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 8:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 30m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	5:15 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/21/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/21/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	18h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 11:15:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
megabus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	6:45 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 55m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 8:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	18h 10m	11:15 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	5:25 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 11:15:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 10m
National Express	7h 55m	8:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 8:35:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	6:45 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/23/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/23/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- National Express
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
megabus	7h 45m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from megabus goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
National Express	8h 10m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	6:45 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	8h 40m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	5:25 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 8:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 5:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	8h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:00 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/24/2025 11:45:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  11h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- National Express
  
  1h 40m
  
  0
  
  8:20 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  10:00 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 8:20:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 10:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Travel time is 3h 45m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 30m	10:00 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:30 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$79	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/26/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	National Express	10h 0m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	8:35 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station		Economy	$136	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/25/2025 10:35:00 AM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/25/2025 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $136 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Leeds, you can save more than $43? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  8h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  3:30 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $29
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 3:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
- National Express
  
  2h 0m
  
  0
  
  4:45 PM
  
  Leeds
  Bus Station
  
  6:45 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Leeds (United Kingdom) at 12/22/2025 4:45:00 PM to Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
Travel time is 1h 45m longer, but you will save $43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is $32 on 1/8/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 27 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN)

Compare all providers like National Express, megabus and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport starting from $32!

Cheapest Bus	$32
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:35 AM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	183.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express, megabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Every day, 4 buses from 3 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$46

Saturday 12/20

$42

Sunday 12/21

$43

Monday 12/22

$46

Tuesday 12/23

$67

Wednesday 12/24

$72

Thursday 12/25

$79

Friday 12/26

$143

Saturday 12/27

$67

Sunday 12/28

$55

Monday 12/29

$62

Tuesday 12/30

$67

Wednesday 12/31

$67

Thursday 01/01

$46

Friday 01/02

$68

Saturday 01/03

$61

Sunday 01/04

$59

Monday 01/05

$42

Tuesday 01/06

$37

Wednesday 01/07

$37

Thursday 01/08

$32

Friday 01/09

$37

Saturday 01/10

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 $32, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $42.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, with $33. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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

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	$46
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:35 AM
Last Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	12/19/2025

megabus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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

Cheapest Price	$42
Fastest Bus	7h 45m
Earliest Bus	8:45 AM
Last Bus	8:45 AM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	12/18/2025

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester Airport

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

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 Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Edinburgh Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $32 and takes 18h 10m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $32 and $136. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

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

Every day, the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Edinburgh starts at 10:35 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 shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Manchester Airport 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 Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, passengers can travel with National Express, megabus and FlixBus. 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 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 bus: National Express, megabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 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 Airport bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle 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 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 shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

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!