Buses to Manchester from Edinburgh

The journey to Manchester from Edinburgh takes about 5 hours.

Buses operate 6 days a week with up to 3 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, with no additional fees or charges.

megabus schedule

megabus operates between Edinburgh and Manchester 5 days per week.

Flixbus schedule

Travel from Edinburgh to Manchester with Flixbus in 5 hours 55 minutes.

Scottish Citylink schedule

Take the bus to Manchester from Edinburgh with Scottish Citylink . The first departure is at 07:00, arriving at 12:20.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Edinburgh and Manchester?

  No, buses run on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday.

• How long is the bus trip from Edinburgh to Manchester?

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Edinburgh takes 5 hours 20 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 45 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Edinburgh?

  It's quick and easy to buy tickets directly from ByBus, with no additional fees or charges.

• Which bus companies operate between Edinburgh and Manchester?

  Scottish Citylink, megabus and Flixbus run buses to Manchester from Edinburgh.

• What time is the earliest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?

  The first bus to Manchester from Edinburgh leaves at 07:00. The journey takes about 5 hours.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Edinburgh?

  The last bus leaves Edinburgh at 07:00, arriving into Manchester at 12:20. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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