The average bus between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh takes 6h 14m and the fastest bus takes 5h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Victoria 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.
Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Princes Street station.
Book your Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus tickets online with FlixBus and Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh is 280.8 km. The road distance is 416 km.
You can take a vehicle from Manchester Victoria to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 30m.
