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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester 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 27m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester 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 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh is 222 miles. The road distance is 212 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £26 - £120.

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

The train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Edinburgh train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 27m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Edinburgh is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester to Edinburgh.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Manchester to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Manchester to Edinburgh?

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester 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 15m
£26–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 23m
£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 900
5h 27m
£25–53
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 30m
£62–166
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£33–129
Drive 210.8 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Edinburghcar 210.8 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 12m
£67–233
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 37m
£47–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 24m
£50–242

Manchester to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 220.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–120 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 27m.

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