How to get from
Edinburgh to Manchester
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Compare prices to get from Edinburgh to Manchester
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Avanti West Coast06:52
3h 41m
10:33
Edinburgh (Waverley)Manchester Victoria
NZD 34
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TransPennine Express20:12
3h 9m
23:21
Edinburgh (Waverley)Manchester Oxford Road
NZD 56
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Avanti West Coast06:52
3h 47m
10:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)Deansgate
NZD 34
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Avanti West Coast08:52
3h 41m
12:33
Edinburgh (Waverley)Manchester Victoria
NZD 34
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- Prices shown from Edinburgh to Manchester are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Edinburgh to Manchester
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester costs only NZD 35 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 32m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price NZD 43
Average duration4h 11m
Departure Time16:52 - 21:08
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Flights Fastest
Average price NZD 130
Average duration3h 32m
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Buses Cheapest
Average price NZD 35
Average duration7h 42m
Departure Time20:30 - 08:05
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· Total pre-departure time: Estimated travel time to the departure point, plus standard check-in, security, and waiting time
When is the cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Edinburgh to Manchester is Monday, with an average price of NZD 43.
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What is the cheapest day to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester is Tuesday, with an average price of NZD 35.
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From Edinburgh to Manchester: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Edinburgh and Manchester
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Newcraighall
Brunstane
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND) Nearby
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) Nearby
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
Edinburgh Elder Street Bus Stop
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Manchester Shudehill Bus Station
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FAQ – How to Get from Edinburgh to Manchester
What’s the distance between Edinburgh and Manchester?
It’s about 297 km (185 miles) from Edinburgh to Manchester.How do I get from Edinburgh to Manchester?
You can travel from Edinburgh to Manchester in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 32 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 11m.Buses takes on average 7h 42m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester is by Buses, with an average price of NZD 35. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around NZD 43 on avergae.Flights costs around NZD 130 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Edinburgh and Manchester?
When traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Edinburgh Airport and arrives at Manchester Airport , Trains typically departs from Edinburgh (Waverley) and arrives at Manchester Piccadilly , Buses typically departs from Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station and arrives at Manchester Central Coach Station .When should you book tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester to get the best deal?
Train, bus, and flight schedules vary by season and day of the week. Based on Trip.com data: Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester are usually cheapest (Monday), with an average price of NZD 43 Flights from Edinburgh to Manchester are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of NZD 35 .Are Edinburgh and Manchester in the same time zone?
The time difference between Edinburgh and Manchester is 0h.