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From Edinburgh to Manchester

Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Manchester

Search for tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester in the next 7 days. Flights start at US$46. Trains start at US$15. Buses start at US$17.
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US$46|4h 15m
Buses
US$17|5h 45m
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  • Prices shown from Edinburgh to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.

Compare transport options from Edinburgh to Manchester

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester costs only US$22 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 33m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.

Train
Trains
Average price US$33
Average duration 3h 48m
Departure time 05:37 - 21:33
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Flight
Flights Fastest
Average price US$65
Average duration 3h 33m
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Bus
Buses Cheapest
Average price US$22
Average duration 7h 27m
Departure time 08:20 - 08:05
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time

When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester?

What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Average train fares from Edinburgh to Manchester for the next 7 days, based on Trip.com user searches.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Manchester is Monday, with an average price of US$22.

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What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester by bus?

The average price of a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester found by Trip.com users over the next 7 days.

Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester is Wednesday, with an average price of US$21.

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From Edinburgh to Manchester: Travel Information

Companies operating from Edinburgh to Manchester

TransPennine Express
FlixBus
National Express Limited

Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Manchester

Popular train stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh (Waverley) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Haymarket Edinburgh United Kingdom
Slateford Edinburgh United Kingdom
Brunstane Edinburgh United Kingdom
Kingsknowe Edinburgh United Kingdom

Popular train stations near Manchester

Manchester Piccadilly Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester Oxford Road Manchester United Kingdom
New Islington (Metrolink) Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester Central Zone Manchester United Kingdom
Ardwick Manchester United Kingdom

Popular airports near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) Edinburgh United Kingdom
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby Dundee United Kingdom

Popular airports near Manchester

Manchester Airport (MAN) Manchester United Kingdom
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Nearby Liverpool United Kingdom

Popular bus stations near Edinburgh

Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh North Bridge Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Waterloo Place Edinburgh United Kingdom
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA Edinburgh United Kingdom

Popular bus stations near Manchester

Manchester Central Coach Station Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester Chorlton St Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange) Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G) Manchester United Kingdom
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN Manchester United Kingdom

FAQ – How to Get from Edinburgh to Manchester

  • How far is it from Edinburgh to Manchester?

    It’s about 297km (185 mi) from Edinburgh to Manchester.
  • There are 3 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Manchester, including Flights, Trains, Buses.
  • The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 33 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 3h 48m.Buses takes on average 7h 27m.
  • The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of US$22. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around US$33 on avergae.Flights costs around US$65 on avergae.
  • For trips between Edinburgh and Manchester, visitors typically use the following departure and arrival points: Most Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive at Manchester Airport; Trains depart from Edinburgh (Waverley) and arrive at Manchester Piccadilly; Buses depart from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
  • Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester are typically cheapest Monday, with an average fare of US$22. Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester are typically cheapest Wednesday, with an average fare of US$21
  • The time difference between Edinburgh and Manchester is 0m.