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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Midlothian is to bus which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Midlothian is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Shank Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Midlothian?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Midlothian. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Gorebridge via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to Midlothian?

The distance between Manchester and Midlothian is 234 miles. The road distance is 203.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Midlothian without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Manchester to Midlothian, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Midlothian bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Midlothian train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester to Midlothian?

The best way to get from Manchester to Midlothian is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £60 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 26m.

Where does the Manchester to Midlothian bus arrive?

Manchester to Midlothian bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester to Midlothian train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Midlothian?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Midlothian is 204 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Manchester to Midlothian.

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

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Where can I stay near Midlothian?

There are 2266+ hotels available in Midlothian.

Manchester to Midlothian - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from 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 / ...
4h 8m
£50–120
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus StationUk073 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus StationUkn11 / ...
7h 23m
£23–59
Drive 202.5 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Midlothian202.5 mi
3h 40m
£51–74
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)MAN - EDI
5h 26m
£79–179
Bus via Manchester Central Coach Station
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 / ...
8h 22m
£25–90
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LPL - EDI
6h 5m
£90–226
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 26m
£73–205
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 15m
£73–270

Manchester to Midlothian by train

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Distance: 232.1 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between 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 Shudehill Interchange to Shank Bridge via Leeds City Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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