Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 6h 43m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:53 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $33 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
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| National Express | 10h 55m | 9:10 PM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $33 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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| FlixBus | 7h 36m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:46 PM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $34 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m
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| FlixBus | 7h 50m | 1:00 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:50 PM | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | $44 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| National Express | 7h 35m | 9:40 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $45 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 6h 43m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:53 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $29 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
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| FlixBus | 7h 36m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:46 PM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $29 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m
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| National Express | 10h 55m | 9:10 PM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $31 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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| FlixBus | 7h 50m | 1:00 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:50 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $40 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| National Express | 7h 35m | 9:40 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $45 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 10h 55m | 9:10 PM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $32 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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| FlixBus | 7h 36m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:46 PM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $37 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:46:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 36m
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| FlixBus | 6h 43m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:53 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $43 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
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| National Express | 7h 35m | 9:40 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| FlixBus | 7h 43m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:53 PM | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | $50 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 4:10:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 43m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 7h 50m | 12:15 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| FlixBus | 6h 43m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:53 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
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| National Express | 7h 25m | 9:50 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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| FlixBus | 7h 50m | 1:00 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:50 PM | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | $62 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| National Express | 8h 50m | 1:35 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 10:25 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $64 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 1:35:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 6h 27m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:37 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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| FlixBus | 7h 6m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:16 PM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $39 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
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| FlixBus | 7h 50m | 1:00 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:50 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $41 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| National Express | 7h 25m | 9:50 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $44 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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| National Express | 7h 40m | 10:55 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 6:35 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 6h 27m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:37 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:37:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 27m
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| National Express | 7h 25m | 9:50 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 9:50:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
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| National Express | 7h 40m | 10:55 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 6:35 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
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| FlixBus | 7h 6m | 4:10 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 11:16 PM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $54 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 4:10:00 PM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
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| National Express | 7h 50m | 12:15 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $55 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 12:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| National Express | 10h 55m | 9:10 PM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $30 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 9:10:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
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| FlixBus | 6h 43m | 2:10 AM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 8:53 AM | Edinburgh | Princes Street | Economy | $33 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 2:10:00 AM to Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:53:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 43m
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| National Express | 7h 50m | 12:15 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 8:05 AM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $38 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 12:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
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| National Express | 7h 35m | 9:40 AM | Manchester | Coach Station | 5:15 PM | Edinburgh | Central bus station | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 9:40:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
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| FlixBus | 8h 15m | 11:30 PM | Manchester | Shudehill Interchange | 7:45 AM | Edinburgh | St Andrew Square | Economy | $46 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 8/3/2026 11:30:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/4/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
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Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Edinburgh
Facts about the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh
Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 21 times every day by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starting from $23!
| Cheapest Bus | $23 |
| Fastest Bus | 6h 12m |
| Earliest Bus | 2:10 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:30 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 21 Ø |
| Distance | 175.0 miles |
| Bus Companies | FlixBus and National Express |
Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Edinburgh
Every day, 21 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/28/2026 and for the following days.
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How to save money travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh
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 buses from Manchester to Edinburgh are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Edinburgh
National Express from Manchester to Edinburgh
Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Edinburgh:
| Cheapest Price | $30 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 0m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:40 AM |
| Last Bus | 9:10 PM |
| Daily Connections | 4 Ø |
| Found on | 7/28/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Edinburgh
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