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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Edinburgh to Manchester from various bus operators like FlixBus or National Express for the next days.

today

$29

tomorrow

$31

Saturday

$31

Sunday

$31

Monday

$25

Tuesday

$24

Wednesday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:20 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 8:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	6h 46m	8:34 AM	Edinburgh		3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 8:34:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 46m
National Express	10h 15m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	7h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/23/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/23/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	6:50 AM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:50:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	5h 45m	8:55 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 8:55:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
FlixBus	7h 10m	6:40 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 6:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	10h 30m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 15m	6:35 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:35:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	5h 55m	8:45 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 8:45:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	6h 40m	7:10 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 7:10:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 40m
National Express	10h 30m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:40 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
National Express	7h 15m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 10:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 29m	7:21 AM	Edinburgh		1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:21:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 29m
FlixBus	5h 42m	8:58 PM	Edinburgh		2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 8:58:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 42m
FlixBus	6h 26m	7:24 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 7:24:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 26m
National Express	10h 15m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	7h 15m	10:35 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	5:50 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 0m	8:20 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	6h 56m	8:24 AM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:24:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 56m
FlixBus	5h 50m	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
National Express	10h 15m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	8h 20m	8:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	5:05 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 8:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 25m	9:05 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	4:30 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
FlixBus	5h 50m	8:50 PM	Edinburgh	Princes Street	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Princes Street, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 45m	8:55 PM	Edinburgh	Haymarket Station	2:40 AM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Haymarket Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:55:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 2:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 45m
National Express	10h 15m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	7h 35m	8:30 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	4:05 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 8:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 46m	8:34 AM	Edinburgh		3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:34:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 46m
FlixBus	6h 41m	8:39 AM	Edinburgh	Corstorphine Bus Stop	3:20 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Corstorphine Bus Stop, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 8:39:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
FlixBus	7h 10m	6:40 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew's House Station	1:50 PM	Manchester	Shudehill Interchange	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 AM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
National Express	10h 15m	9:10 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:10:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	7h 15m	11:45 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	7:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:45:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is $20 on 8/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Edinburgh to Manchester. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 75 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester, with 44 offers.

Facts about the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

Compare all providers like FlixBus and National Express that travel 17 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	5h 39m
Earliest Bus	8:20 AM
Latest Bus	9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	175.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Manchester

Every day, 17 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$30

Friday 07/24

$35

Saturday 07/25

$32

Sunday 07/26

$31

Monday 07/27

$30

Tuesday 07/28

$27

Wednesday 07/29

$27

Thursday 07/30

$25

Friday 07/31

$32

Saturday 08/01

$29

Sunday 08/02

$28

Monday 08/03

$30

Tuesday 08/04

$27

Wednesday 08/05

$24

Thursday 08/06

$27

Friday 08/07

$28

Saturday 08/08

$27

Sunday 08/09

$26

Monday 08/10

$26

Tuesday 08/11

$36

Wednesday 08/12

$20

Thursday 08/13

$20

Friday 08/14

$24

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $26.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, with $24. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Edinburgh to Manchester are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Edinburgh and Manchester.

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Edinburgh to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Edinburgh to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Edinburgh to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Manchester bus

How much does a Edinburgh Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 7h 25m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Edinburgh to Manchester?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $57. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Edinburgh to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Edinburgh to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Edinburgh to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 39m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Edinburgh starts at 8:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Edinburgh to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Manchester starts at 9:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Edinburgh Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester, passengers can travel with FlixBus and National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and National Express.

What can I take with me on the Edinburgh to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Edinburgh Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Edinburgh Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Edinburgh to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Edinburgh and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!