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How to get fromMidlothian to Greater Manchesterby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Midlothian to Greater Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford RoadtrainEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    4h 46m
    £43–128

  2. Bus via Glasgow

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus900
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill InterchangebusUk030 / ...
    8h 25m
    £23–57

  3. Drive 206.9 mi

    1. Drive from Midlothian to Greater Manchestercar206.9 mi
    3h 34m
    £52–75

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    5h 44m
    £80–160

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus182
    9h 8m
    £29–77

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    6h 6m
    £85–210

Midlothian to Greater Manchester by train and bus

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£43Cheapest Price
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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 £35–120 and the journey takes 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shank Bridge to Grandale Street via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Printworks in around 8h 25m.

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