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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Leith takes 6h 7m and the fastest bus takes 5h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Leith. 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 7m
Duration
259 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to Leith bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Leith. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Leith at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 39m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 2m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 2m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 2m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 2m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd6h 2m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    FlixBusScottish Citylink Coaches Ltd5h 39m • 1 change
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    FlixBusFlixBus6h 20m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Leith? 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.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Leith.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 258.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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