Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 21
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Drum Brae
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Airport
Shudehill
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Bus Station
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Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Haymarket Station South (Stop HH)
Shudehill
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Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 22
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Bus Station
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Airport
Shudehill
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Bus Station
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N St David St
Shudehill
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Bus Station
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Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 23
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Edinburgh Zoo South
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Airport
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Bus Station
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N St David St
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Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 24
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Edinburgh Zoo South
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Airport
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Bus Station
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Edinburgh Airport
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Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 25
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Newbridge
Shudehill
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Edinburgh Airport
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Edinburgh Airport
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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Manchester
We recommend carpooling
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
FlixBus Edinburgh Manchester recent customer reviews
Comfortable, cheap, enjoyable, great value for money
Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $44
Megabus Edinburgh Manchester recent customer reviews
I liked the seats. They are very spacious to accommodate legs.
I did not really like the coach from Buchanan to Manchester because there was no charging point at all.
There was no tissue paper in the toilet.
The toilet was smelling of urine despite being flushed.
No wi-fi.
According to 18 reviews, National Express received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the wifi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $34
National Express Edinburgh Manchester recent customer reviews
The trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was really good it’s been a long time since I’ve come to Manchester on the bus as I usually travel by train but I’ll definitely be traveling national express again
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester by bus
What is the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester?
About 175 miles (282 km) separate Edinburgh and Manchester.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?
If you're headed to Manchester from Edinburgh, chances are that your bus will leave from Bus Station and arrive at Shudehill. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?
Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre, Chester Zoo, National Football Museum, Ordsall Hall and East Lancashire Railway.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
11/19
$46
11/20
$18
Today
$38
11/22
$37
11/23
$38
11/24
$25
11/25
$19
11/26
$21
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $18
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $18 to $129 for a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-25.
Usually Megabus UK will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
What's the cheapest way to go from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $18
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
