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

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Midlothian is to bus via Leeds which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Midlothian is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Shank Bridge via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Midlothian?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Midlothian is 236 miles. The road distance is 205.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Greater Manchester to Midlothian, including transfers.

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

Greater Manchester to Midlothian bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Train, bus or fly from Greater Manchester to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Midlothian is to train which takes 5h 21m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds, which costs £24 - £70 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs £80 - £180 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Midlothian bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Midlothian bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Midlothian is 205 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Greater Manchester to Midlothian.

Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Midlothian.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh WaverleyManchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 21m
£50–120
Bus via Leeds
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
8h 19m
£25–65
Drive 204.3 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Midlothian204.3 mi
3h 42m
£52–74
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 49m
£80–180
Bus
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Station183 / ...
9h 13m
£25–90
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 29m
£87–218
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
6h 35m
£73–205

Greater Manchester to Midlothian by bus and train

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Distance: 234.4 mi
Duration: 5h 21m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £40–120 and the journey takes 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Shank Bridge via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 8h 19m.

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