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Trip Overview

The average bus between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh takes 8h 7m and the fastest bus takes 7h. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 7m
Duration
261 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
6h 14m

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 3:17 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Printworks and take an average of 8h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 261.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Grandale Street to Princes Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 14m.

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