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Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

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
$35
tomorrow
$31
Friday
$41
Saturday
$41
Sunday
$46
Monday
$28
Tuesday
$24

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 55m 8:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $35
FlixBus 7h 43m 4:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:53 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $36
FlixBus 7h 31m 4:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:41 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $36
National Express 7h 20m 9:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
National Express 7h 45m 12:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:25 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 0h 11m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 6h 47m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:57 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $31
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $36
FlixBus 6h 45m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:55 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $36
National Express 7h 25m 11:10 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $46
National Express 7h 20m 9:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 0h 46m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 40m 1:05 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:45 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $41
FlixBus 8h 55m 8:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $42
FlixBus 7h 31m 4:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:41 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $45
National Express 7h 20m 9:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
National Express 8h 0m 12:40 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:40 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 0h 11m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 8h 55m 8:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $41
FlixBus 8h 40m 1:05 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:45 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $41
FlixBus 6h 7m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:17 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $43
National Express 8h 50m 1:35 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $45
National Express 8h 6m 11:59 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 1h 24m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 25m 11:10 AM Manchester Coach Station 6:35 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $46
FlixBus 6h 7m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:17 AM Edinburgh Ingliston Park & Ride  Economy $46
National Express 7h 20m 9:55 AM Manchester Coach Station 5:15 PM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $50
FlixBus 8h 55m 8:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $50
FlixBus 6h 45m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:55 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Lancaster, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:55 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      5h 41m
      0
      6:00 PM
      Lancaster
      University
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 1h 24m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 31m 4:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:41 PM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $28
FlixBus 8h 55m 8:40 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 5:35 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $28
FlixBus 8h 40m 1:05 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:45 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $28
National Express 8h 50m 1:35 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40
National Express 8h 6m 11:59 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Edinburgh via Preston, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      7h 31m
      0
      4:10 PM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      5:10 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      6h 26m
      0
      5:15 PM
      Preston
      Bus Station
      11:41 PM
      Edinburgh
      Haymarket Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 5m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 9:15 AM Edinburgh Haymarket Bus Stop  Economy $24
FlixBus 6h 45m 2:10 AM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 8:55 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $24
FlixBus 7h 43m 4:10 PM Manchester Shudehill Interchange 11:53 PM Edinburgh St Andrew Square  Economy $24
National Express 8h 50m 1:35 AM Manchester Coach Station 10:25 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40
National Express 8h 6m 11:59 PM Manchester Coach Station 8:05 AM Edinburgh Central bus station  Economy $40

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester to Edinburgh is $21 on 2/9/2026. Flexible travelers 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Manchester to Edinburgh. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Manchester and Edinburgh.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 33 buses from Manchester to Edinburgh, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Edinburgh, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 13 times every day by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starting from $21!

Cheapest Bus $21
Fastest Bus 6h 7m
Earliest Bus 8:40 AM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 13 Ø
Distance 175.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Edinburgh

Every day, 13 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 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$35
Thursday 01/29
$36
Friday 01/30
$41
Saturday 01/31
$41
Sunday 02/01
$46
Monday 02/02
$27
Tuesday 02/03
$23
Wednesday 02/04
$28
Thursday 02/05
$26
Friday 02/06
$29
Saturday 02/07
$30
Sunday 02/08
$35
Monday 02/09
$21
Tuesday 02/10
$21
Wednesday 02/11
$26
Thursday 02/12
$23
Friday 02/13
$28
Saturday 02/14
$45
Sunday 02/15
$53
Monday 02/16
$27
Tuesday 02/17
$28
Wednesday 02/18
$24
Thursday 02/19
$23
Friday 02/20
$28
Saturday 02/21

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 $21, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $28.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, with $21. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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 buses 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.

FlixBus from Manchester to Edinburgh

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $24
Fastest Bus 6h 7m
Earliest Bus 8:40 AM
Last Bus 4:10 PM
Daily Connections 8 Ø
Found on 1/28/2026

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 $40
Fastest Bus 7h 20m
Earliest Bus 9:55 AM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 4 Ø
Found on 1/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $21 and takes 7h 5m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $21 and $74. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

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

Every day, the Manchester to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Manchester to Edinburgh is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 7m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Manchester starts at 8:40 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Edinburgh starts at 11:59 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 Manchester Edinburgh route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National 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 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 Manchester to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Edinburgh 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 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 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 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 13 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 13 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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