There are 8 ways to get from Manchester to Rosyth 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- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 15m£70–113Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
6h 9m£36–57Drive 224 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Rosythcar 224 mi
3h 55m£56–81Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 31m£53–154Train via Wigan Wallgate
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 27m£80–127Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 2m£64–162Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
6h 4m£71–183Fly Manchester Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
- Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverkeithingtrain
6h 34m£103–303
Manchester to Rosyth by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station and Queensferry Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Rosyth. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between Manchester and Rosyth is 238 miles. The road distance is 225.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rosyth without a car is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Manchester to Rosyth, including transfers.
Manchester to Rosyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Rosyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Rosyth is to train which takes 4h 15m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £60 and takes 6h 9m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Rosyth, Scotland?
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Queens Buildings via Buchanan Bus Station, Shandwick Place, and Queensferry Street in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–210
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £28–90
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–110
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Flixbus
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Want to know more about Flixbus?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Rosyth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Manchester to Rosyth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Rosyth is 225 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Manchester to Rosyth.
Book your Manchester to Rosyth train tickets online with Omio.
There are 2797+ hotels available in Rosyth.









