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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Edinburgh is 224 miles. The road distance is 213.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs £30 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £50 and takes 6h 51m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Edinburgh is 214 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2458+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 26m
£30–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 51m
£21–45
Drive 212.5 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburghcar 212.5 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 53m
£59–147
Line 132 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to College Avenuebus 132
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 35m
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 37m
£61–175
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 44m
£46–228

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by bus and train

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4h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 223 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Princes Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 51m.

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