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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 31m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester Arena?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Manchester Arena?

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 Arena?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester Arena is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena without a car is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 31m and costs £75 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 31m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 55m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester Arena bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Manchester Arena bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester Arena train arrive?

Edinburgh to Manchester Arena train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Manchester Arena train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Manchester Arena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester Arena?

There are 3641+ hotels available in Manchester Arena.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena?

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

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

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

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Train via Manchester Piccadilly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 31m
£79–136
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare 209.3 mi
4h 36m
£15–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
5h 55m
£33–56
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 9m
£54–146
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 31m
£75–140
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 36m
£81–134
Drive 209.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Arenacar 209.7 mi
3h 51m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 41m
£72–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 44m
£72–170

Edinburgh to Manchester Arena by train, tram, and foot

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Distance: 222.1 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Manchester Arena via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 55m.

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