What is the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester?

The distance covered from Edinburgh to Manchester is 282 km (175 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Bus Edinburgh to Manchester from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:35am	Bus Station	8h 35m	8:10pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	8h 15m	5:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Bus Station	8h 55m	2:40am	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:33am	Drum Brae	7h 47m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	8h 45m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:45am	N St David St	6h 35m	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	8h 35m	5:40pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15am	Bus Station	8h 45m	8:00pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	8h 45m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:45am	N St David St	6h 35m	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	7h 55m	5:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:28pm	Edinburgh Zoo South	6h 12m	2:40am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	8h 45m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	1:45am	N St David St	6h 35m	8:20am	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	7h 55m	5:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:15pm	Newbridge	6h 25m	2:40am	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	8h 45m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	7h 55m	5:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures for Edinburgh to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:43am	Newbridge	7h 37m	3:20pm	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	9:25pm	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	3:20am	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	6:35am	Bus Station	8h 45m	3:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:10am	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	3:50pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	9:05am	Bus Station	7h 55m	5:00pm	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 1:55 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 4 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage Duration

282 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $247	Average Duration7h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$49 - $513	Average Duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$31 - $78	Average Duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travellers 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 $64

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.

Olukemi O.

April 26, 2025

Very comfortable

Daniel K.

March 4, 2023

National Express

4/529,720 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

According to 18 reviews, National Express received a 4.3-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness, but some complained about the WiFi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at $48

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

Eileen B.

December 11, 2017

All great

Carol M.

March 30, 2025

The bus was uncomfortable.

Freddie J.

October 20, 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Edinburgh and Manchester?

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Coach Station

C - Manchester Airport

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester?
The distance covered from Edinburgh to Manchester is 282 km (175 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Bus Station, in Edinburgh, and end it at Shudehill, in Manchester.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$48

11-19

$66

Today

$25

11-21

$24

11-22

$52

11-23

$51

11-24

$29

11-25

$27

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $24

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 $24 to $185 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 $24 which is on 2025-11-21.

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

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time7h 19m	Avg Price$44	Daily Departures16
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 10m	Avg Price$131	Daily Departures17
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time4h 10m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures1