What is the travel distance from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between the two cities is 175 miles (282 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The majority of buses traveling from Manchester to Edinburgh start their journey at Shudehill and wind up at Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Once in Edinburgh, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Mountain Biking, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and Arthur's Seat.

Bus Manchester to Edinburgh from $18 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 15m	11:25pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	5h 45m	2:05am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 43m	11:53pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	6h 7m	2:27am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 31m	11:41pm	Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (Stop HB)	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 15m	11:25pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Shudehill	8h 55m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 27m	11:37pm	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Shudehill	8h 55m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	Shudehill	8h 55m	5:35pm	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	11:50am	Shudehill	9h 45m	9:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 27m	11:37pm	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	Cheapest
Bus	4:00am	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:40pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	10:23pm	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Shudehill	8h 55m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 58m	9:08am	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	5h 45m	2:05am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	6h 7m	2:27am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Shudehill	8h 55m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:10pm	Shudehill	7h 15m	11:25pm	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	5h 45m	2:05am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	16h 50m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	6h 7m	2:27am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Edinburgh on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 7m	8:17am	Edinburgh Airport	Cheapest
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	5h 45m	2:05am	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	12:45am	Manchester Airport	16h 50m	5:35pm	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:20pm	Shudehill	6h 7m	2:27am	N St David St	No tags
Bus	2:10am	Shudehill	6h 45m	8:55am	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 20mAverage Duration

175 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $144	Average Duration7h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$34 - $286	Average Duration3h 13m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $49	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Edinburgh?

Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Edinburgh

A
Bus Station
13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
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B
Edinburgh Airport
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C
Haymarket
Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
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D
23 The Mound
23 The Mound, Edinburgh EH2, UK
E
Princes Street
Princes Street, Edinburgh EH2 2BB, UK
F
St. Andrew Square
St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

National Express

4/529,727 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 18 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the power outlets. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $34

National Express Manchester Edinburgh recent customer reviews

I was happy with National Express just on the return back to Manchester we was on lot longer made the journey to about 7.30hrs apart from that I would book again

Diane Y.

August 6, 2018

It was suppose to be a direct bus but the driver instructed everyone to move to a DriverLine bus at Glasgow. Later bus was normal bus which stopped at several places. As a result we were delayed by an hour and I missed my connecting bus.

Kuldeep P.

February 20, 2018

Very good

Esteban C.

April 30, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Edinburgh by bus

What is the travel distance from Manchester to Edinburgh?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Edinburgh?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/21

$136

11/22

$136

Today

$49

11/24

$30

11/25

$25

11/26

$32

11/27

$28

11/28

$38

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Edinburgh was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $136 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time7h 11m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 13m	Avg Price$76	Daily Departures19
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 20m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures1