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Trip Overview

The average bus between Edinburgh and Manchester takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 5h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 9m
Duration
258 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
5h 48m

Edinburgh to Manchester bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Edinburgh and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Manchester at 2:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 257.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Princes Street to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 48m.

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