Bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Lowest prices found for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh

Best prices found for the 180 coming days based on recent searches from users

Manchester Edinburgh - Price Calendar

The best rates for travel by bus from Manchester to Edinburgh and also by train, rideshare, and plane.

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Cheap bus from Manchester to Edinburgh - Lowest prices found

Gopili compares all rates and times on the Manchester to Edinburgh bus schedule to save you time and find the best price for your ticket. Whether you are traveling to see family, visit friends, take a weekend getaway, or for professional reasons, gopili finds the best prices on the Manchester to Edinburgh bus for upcoming dates.

Journey Price Departure on At Company Searched
Manchester
Edinburgh
$15.80 4/4/25 10:10 AM FlixBus
Manchester
Edinburgh
$16.88 5/3/25 2:05 AM FlixBus
Manchester
Edinburgh
$19.06 4/4/25 2:05 AM FlixBus
Manchester
Edinburgh
$21.39 4/4/25 11:10 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$21.39 4/4/25 10:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$21.50 5/3/25 10:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$21.50 5/3/25 11:10 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$23.90 5/3/25 11:10 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$23.90 5/3/25 10:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$33.17 4/4/25 10:15 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$33.29 5/3/25 10:15 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$34.48 4/4/25 1:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$34.70 5/3/25 1:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$35.25 4/4/25 9:25 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$35.36 5/3/25 9:25 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$35.91 4/4/25 12:45 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$36.01 5/3/25 12:45 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$36.38 5/3/25 10:15 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$37.41 5/3/25 1:35 AM National Express
Manchester
Edinburgh
$38.45 5/3/25 12:45 AM National Express

Best prices for bus travel in the 180 coming days searched by all users on gopili

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The bus companies operating this line

View the different companies below connecting Manchester and Edinburgh by bus.

How to book a ticket on the Manchester to Edinburgh bus

National Express

National Express covers more than 9 destinations throughout 1 countries and offers Manchester to Edinburgh bus tickets starting from $22.

FlixBus

Each year, many travelers choose FlixBus to traverse the 282 km kilometers separating these two cities. The company sells seats at attractive prices starting from $16.

Manchester to Edinburgh buses

Manchester to Edinburgh bus map

Manchester Edinburgh

Departure: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Arrival: Edinburgh, Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom
Distance: 282 kilometers
Minimum duration: 6h35m
Maximum duration: 12h00m
Average duration: 6h54m
Minimum price: $16
Maximum price: $44
Average price: $31
Bus operators: National Express, FlixBus
Number of operators: 2

2 carriers operating routes for the desired bus from Manchester to Edinburgh.

By comparing National Express, FlixBus ticket prices, the best price we found was $16 but can cost as much $44. Good to know: the average price of a bus ticket for this trip is $31.

The trip between Manchester (Greater Manchester, United Kingdom) and Edinburgh (Eastern Scotland, United Kingdom), which is 282 kilometers long, lasts on average 6h54m, but can vary between 6h35m and 12h00m according to the companies offering this connection.

The bus is the most ecologically-friendly means of land transportation for this trip but not the fastest. Indeed, the trip will be longer compared to taking a plane or train.

Interesting facts about buses that you may not know

  • Did you know? German bus companies give their passengers tastings of regional beer during their trip! Cheers!
  • In the United States, an electric bus accomplished a new feat by traveling 1120 kilometers within 24 hours with an average speed of 45kmph.
  • Did you know: the term “bus” comes from the Latin word “omnibus”, meaning “collective, common”, since buses are designed to be shared by many people.
  • Long-distance bus trips are often less expensive than the train or plane and more restful than traveling by car.
  • One of the benefits of traveling by bus is that you can admire the landscape. Unlike taking the plane, you can relax and stay down to earth.