How to get from
Manchester to Edinburgh
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Compare prices to get from Manchester to Edinburgh
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€15|6h 21m
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- Prices shown from Manchester to Edinburgh are the estimated lowest fares found in the last 24 hours for travel within the next 7 days.
Compare transport options from Manchester to Edinburgh
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh costs only €23 on average via Buses, and the quickest way takes just 3h 18m by Flights. Find the travel option that best suits you.
Trains
Average price
€39
Average duration
4h 4m
Departure time
04:54 - 16:18
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Flights
Fastest
Average price
€79
Average duration
3h 18m
Departure time
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Buses
Cheapest
Average price
€23
Average duration
8h 12m
Departure time
09:05 - 08:05
Direct options
· 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 Manchester to Edinburgh?
What is the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day to travel by train from Manchester to Edinburgh is Tuesday, with an average price of €31.
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€31
€25
What is the cheapest day to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh by bus?
Based on Trip.com's data, the cheapest day for bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh is Tuesday, with an average price of €21.
€32
€26
€21
€15
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From Manchester to Edinburgh: Travel Information
Find stations and airports near Manchester and Edinburgh
Popular train stations near Manchester
Manchester Piccadilly
Manchester Oxford Road
New Islington (Metrolink)
Manchester Central Zone
Ardwick
Popular train stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Haymarket
Slateford
Brunstane
Kingsknowe
Popular airports near Manchester
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)
Nearby
Popular airports near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Dundee Airport (DND)
Nearby
Popular bus stations near Manchester
Manchester Central Coach Station
Manchester Chorlton St
Manchester (Shudehill Interchange)
Manchester Shudehill Interchange (Stand G)
Manchester Shudehill Bus Stop NN
Popular bus stations near Edinburgh
Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station
Edinburgh North Bridge
Edinburgh Waverly Bridge Stop WA
Edinburgh Waterloo Place
Edinburgh Leith Street Stop JA
FAQ – How to Get from Manchester to Edinburgh
What’s the distance between Manchester and Edinburgh?
It’s about 297km (185 mi) from Manchester to Edinburgh.How do I get from Manchester to Edinburgh?
You can travel from Manchester to Edinburgh in 3 different ways: Flights, Trains, Buses.What’s the fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is by Flights, with an average journey time of 3 hours 18 minutes. Other modes of transport take longer: Trains takes on average 4h 4m.Buses takes on average 8h 12m.What’s the cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is by Buses, with an average price of €23. Other modes of transport are more expensive: Trains costs around €39 on avergae.Flights costs around €79 on average.What are the main departure and arrival points between Manchester and Edinburgh?
When traveling from Manchester to Edinburgh, travelers usually depart from and arrive to the following locations: Flights typically departs from Manchester Airport and arrives at Edinburgh Airport , Trains typically departs from Manchester Piccadilly and arrives at Edinburgh (Waverley) , Buses typically departs from Manchester Central Coach Station and arrives at Edinburgh Waverley Bus Station .When should you book tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh 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 Manchester to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €31 Flights from Manchester to Edinburgh are usually cheapest (Tuesday), with an average price of €21 .Are Manchester and Edinburgh in the same time zone?
The time difference between Manchester and Edinburgh is 0m.