How far is Manchester from Edinburgh by coach?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester by coach is approximately 175 miles (282 km).

What is the best way to go from Edinburgh to Manchester without a car?

You can travel to Manchester from Edinburgh by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Edinburgh to Manchester from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:03	Edinburgh Zoo South	6h 37m	02:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	7h 55m	17:00	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:15	Bus Station	8h 45m	20:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 45m	15:20	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	8h 15m	17:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:35	Bus Station	9h 45m	21:20	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 55m	15:30	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	8h 15m	17:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	11:35	Bus Station	8h 35m	20:10	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:33	Drum Brae	7h 47m	15:20	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 45m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:45	N St David St	6h 35m	08:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	8h 35m	17:40	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:07	Drum Brae	6h 33m	02:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 45m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:45	N St David St	6h 35m	08:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	7h 55m	17:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:43	Newbridge	5h 57m	02:40	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 45m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	01:45	N St David St	6h 35m	08:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	7h 55m	17:00	Shudehill	No tags

Next departures from Edinburgh to Manchester on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:43	Newbridge	7h 37m	15:20	Shudehill	Cheapest
Bus	21:25	Edinburgh Airport	5h 55m	03:20	Shudehill	Fastest
Bus	06:35	Bus Station	8h 45m	15:20	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:10	Edinburgh Airport	6h 40m	15:50	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	09:05	Bus Station	7h 55m	17:00	Shudehill	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 16:41 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

4h 10mAverage duration

175 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £134	Average duration7h 19m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £278	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£17 - £42	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

Based on 4273 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 Wi-Fi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at £38

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.

26 April 2025

Very comfortable

Daniel K.

4 March 2023

National Express

4/529,715 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 Wi-Fi. National Express ticket prices on this trip start at £26

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.

11 December 2017

All great

Carol M.

30 March 2025

The bus was uncomfortable.

Freddie J.

20 October 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 by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

How far is Manchester from Edinburgh by coach?
The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester by coach is approximately 175 miles (282 km).
What is the best way to go from Edinburgh to Manchester without a car?
You can travel to Manchester from Edinburgh by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

16/11

£33

17/11

£24

Today

£20

19/11

£13

20/11

£14

21/11

£13

22/11

£13

23/11

£17

The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £13

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 £13 to £52 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 £13, which is on 2025-11-19.

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£24	Daily departures16
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£71	Daily departures17
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 10m	Avg price£28	Daily departures1