How to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 175 miles (282 km)

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$80

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$38

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4h 9m

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3h 39m

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6h 12m

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5h 42m

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from Edinburgh to Manchester

How to get from Edinburgh to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM8h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM8h45
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    8:00 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $431One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Transpennine ExpressC73804
    8:12 AM3h10
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
    $971One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern RailG92093
    8:52 AM3h41
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    12:33 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $861One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern RailY25416
    8:52 AM3h26
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    12:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • Transpennine ExpressL37269 · L37231
    9:08 AM4h10
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    1:18 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $1131One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM8h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    5:40 PMManchester, Shudehill Interchange
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX591 · NX170
    10:35 AM7h35
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    6:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $581One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX183 · NX171
    8:45 AM7h55
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:40 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $611One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1465 · BA1364
    7:00 AM6h10
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:10 PMManchester Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1443 · BA1378
    6:05 PM3h40
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:45 PMManchester Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1455 · BA1378
    5:10 PM4h35
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:45 PMManchester Airport
    $3801One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Edinburgh to Manchester

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester, 86,81% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Manchester.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $20 (€16).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Manchester:

A bus is $22 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Manchester costing on average $43 (€35).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 3h 7m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Manchester is approximately 175 miles (282 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Manchester is:
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, first_transpennine_express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, Scottish Citylink to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Transpennine Express, first_transpennine_express.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Glasgow, Birmingham. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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