Buses to Manchester Airport
from Edinburgh
The journey to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh takes about 6 hours.
Buses operate 5 days a week with up to 2 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Edinburgh at 07:00.
It's quick and easy to buy tickets to Manchester Airport, with no additional fees or charges.
megabus schedule
megabus operates between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport 5 days per week.
| Service days | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 6 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 07:00 |
| Last departure | 07:00 |
Scottish Citylink schedule
Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport with Scottish Citylink in 6 hours 5 minutes.
| Service days | Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday |
|---|---|
| Services per day | up to 1 |
| Shortest trip | 6 hours 5 minutes |
| First departure | 07:00 |
| Last departure | 07:00 |
Your questions answered
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Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport?
No, buses run on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?
The fastest bus to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh takes 6 hours 5 minutes.
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How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh?
It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.
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Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport?
Scottish Citylink and megabus run buses to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh.
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What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?
The first bus to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh leaves at 07:00. The journey takes about 6 hours.
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When is the last bus to Manchester Airport from Edinburgh?
The last bus leaves Edinburgh at 07:00, arriving into Manchester Airport at 13:05. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.
Onward travel from Manchester Airport
| Bus to | Days | Shortest trip | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol |
| 3 hours 10 minutes | 132 miles |
| Buxton |
| 1 hour 10 minutes | 16 miles |
| Huddersfield |
| 1 hour 20 minutes | 29 miles |
| London |
| 4 hours 5 minutes | 156 miles |
| Manchester |
| 12 minutes | 8.9 miles |
| Newbury |
| 4 hours | 141 miles |
| Norwich |
| 5 hours 40 minutes | 157 miles |
| Preston |
| 1 hour 40 minutes | 33 miles |
| Southampton / Weather Centre |
| 5 hours 10 minutes | 171 miles |
| Sunderland |
| 4 hours | 113 miles |
| Warrington |
| 1 hour 6 minutes | 13 miles |