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

The cheapest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to bus which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Midlothian and Greater Manchester?

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

How far is it from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Midlothian and Greater Manchester is 235 miles. The road distance is 208.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

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

Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 4h 46m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £75 - £180 and takes 5h 50m, you could also bus, which costs £24 - £65 and takes 8h 8m.

Where does the Midlothian to Greater Manchester bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Midlothian to Greater Manchester is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3550+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Midlothian to Greater Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, and line 29 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester 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
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
4h 46m
£35–128
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUkn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station170 / ...
8h 8m
£25–61
Line 29 bus, train, line 132 bus
1. Take the bus from Terminus to Princes Street29 / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western
3. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Station132
6h 46m
Drive 206.9 mi
1. Drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchester206.9 mi
3h 34m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
5h 50m
£76–176
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Road
6h 27m
£81–205
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockport
6h 33m
£74–178

Midlothian to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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4h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 233.4 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £27–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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