How far is Edinburgh from Manchester by coach?

The journey from Manchester to Edinburgh by coach covers an approximate distance of 175 miles (282 km).

Is there a way to reach Edinburgh from Manchester without a car?

You can reach Edinburgh from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Manchester to Edinburgh from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 18 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	7h 27m	23:37	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	Cheapest
Bus	15:20	Shudehill	6h 52m	22:12	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	08:40	Shudehill	8h 55m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	22:23	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	11:50	Shudehill	9h 45m	21:35	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 19 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Shudehill	9h 45m	21:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	6h 45m	08:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	22:23	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	08:40	Shudehill	8h 55m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	7h 15m	23:25	Ratho Station, Opp Lochend Road	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	6h 45m	08:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	22:23	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	08:40	Shudehill	8h 55m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	15:30	Shudehill	7h 55m	23:25	Edinburgh Regent Road	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	5h 45m	02:05	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	08:25	Manchester Airport	9h 10m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	6h 7m	02:27	N St David St	No tags
Bus	09:10	Shudehill	8h 25m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:10	Shudehill	7h 27m	23:37	Edinburgh Zoo North (Stop 1)	Cheapest
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	5h 45m	02:05	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	16h 50m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	6h 7m	02:27	N St David St	No tags
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	6h 45m	08:55	Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	5h 45m	02:05	Edinburgh Airport	CheapestFastest
Bus	00:45	Manchester Airport	16h 50m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	20:20	Shudehill	6h 7m	02:27	N St David St	No tags
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	6h 45m	08:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	22:23	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Edinburgh on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:50	Shudehill	9h 45m	21:35	Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	04:00	Shudehill	6h 1m	10:01	Edinburgh Airport	Fastest
Bus	02:10	Shudehill	6h 45m	08:55	Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:40	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	7h 43m	22:23	Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1	No tags
Bus	08:40	Shudehill	8h 55m	17:35	Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, 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£13 - £113	Average duration7h 11m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£27 - £223	Average duration3h 13m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£28 - £38	Average duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Megabus UK

3.5/54,273 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi2.6

National Express

4/529,715 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to 18 reviews, National Express received a 4.2-star rating for this journey. Travellers 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 £27

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.

6 August 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.

20 February 2018

Very good

Esteban C.

30 April 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Edinburgh?

Stops in Manchester

A - Shudehill

B - Manchester Airport

C - Coach Station

D - 56 Great Bridgewater St

E - City of Manchester Stadium

F - Manchester Coach Station

Stops in Edinburgh

A - Bus Station

B - Edinburgh Airport

C - Haymarket

D - 23 The Mound

E - Princes Street

F - St. Andrew Square

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

How far is Edinburgh from Manchester by coach?
The journey from Manchester to Edinburgh by coach covers an approximate distance of 175 miles (282 km).
Is there a way to reach Edinburgh from Manchester without a car?
You can reach Edinburgh from Manchester by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. 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

£39

17/11

£35

Today

£24

19/11

£24

20/11

£23

21/11

£16

22/11

£32

23/11

£37

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Edinburgh was searched and found on 21 Nov 2025 with a price of £16

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 £16 to £91 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 £16, 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 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£26	Daily departures17
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 13m	Avg price£60	Daily departures19
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 20m	Avg price£28	Daily departures1