What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Castle and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Manchester is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £26 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Manchester bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Manchester train from?

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 45m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Manchester bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Manchester train arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Castle to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3473+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Castle and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and rideshare

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 21m
£26–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchester209.2 mi
4h 29m
£15–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangeUkn30 / ...
5h 45m
£25–53
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
4h 58m
£62–156
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester VictoriaWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
3h 53m
£35–125
Drive 209.5 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Manchester209.5 mi
3h 50m
£52–74
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 33m
£72–204
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 34m
£60–160
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
5h 46m
£81–263

Edinburgh Castle to Manchester by foot and train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.4 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–120 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh Castle to Shudehill Interchange via Princes Street and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 45m.

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