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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.

How far is it from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh is 223 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £140.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 13m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

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

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

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £50 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £45 - £170 and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train arrive?

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2756+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

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

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

There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 34m
£75–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 36m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 30m
£30–48
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 58m
£49–162
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 29m
£77–133
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Victoria to Edinburghcar 210 mi
3h 52m
£52–75
Train to Liverpool, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 7m
£63–185
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
4h 42m
£63–160

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh by foot and bus

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5h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.8 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Victoria to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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