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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh 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 35m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh 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 to Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120.

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Manchester train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 35m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Manchester.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3482+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Manchester?

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

Edinburgh to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 9m
£26–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchester209.2 mi
4h 22m
£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 35m
£25–53
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
4h 47m
£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 41m
£35–125
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Manchester210.2 mi
3h 51m
£52–74
Fly 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 47m
£72–204
Fly 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 23m
£60–160

Edinburgh to Manchester by train

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, 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 bus from Princes Street to Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 35m.

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