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Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh

from $25.98

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Frequently asked questions

The cost of a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh starts at just $25.98.
The bus journey from Manchester to Edinburgh is 259 miles. FlixBus can get you there in 6 hours 21 minutes.
Yes! There are 5 rides daily from Manchester to Edinburgh.
When purchasing your bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh, you can choose your preferred payment method from card, Paypal, Google Pay, and more.
Our Real-Time Bus Tracker allows you to track your bus location. Just select the relevant bus stop and check the time of arrival. This way, you can find out where your bus is and check for delays on the route.
Yes, weekend trip options are available from Manchester to Edinburgh. Check out the route's schedule and chose the best option to suit your plans!
With FlixBus, you can conveniently reach 23 destinations from Edinburgh, including Glasgow, Aberdeen, London.

Buses from Manchester to Edinburgh

Find the cheapest buses from Manchester to Edinburgh

It couldn't be easier to book your travel from Manchester to Edinburgh with FlixBus - and when you book in advance, you can save money too! Make your journey even easier with the FlixBus app. All your information will be saved for the next time you travel.

No matter whether you want to travel first thing in the morning or late at night, you'll find a journey to suit your plans. The first bus is at 2:10 am with the last bus leaving at 4:10 pm.
You can pick up a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh for just $25.98 - that's way cheaper than traveling by any other method.
Buses are also a great choice for environmentally-conscious travelers. We're working towards being 100% carbon neutral and offer all travelers the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions when booking their tickets. Simply select the "CO2 compensation" box when paying online and we'll use all of the money to make a direct impact on the future of sustainable mobility.

What to expect onboard the FlixBus bus from Manchester to Edinburgh

Traveling from Manchester to Edinburgh is stess-free, clean and comfortable - and it couldn't be easier to book a ticket. You can book online via the website, on our app, in person at a FlixShops or at resellers.
We accept card payment as well as Paypal, Google Pay and Apple Pay, but there are many more payment options that you can choose from. The easiest way to book your ticket is using our app. You'll be able to make your reservation within seconds and there's no need to print and carry the ticket with you, as your phone will be your ticket.

Want to sit beside family or friends or keep the space beside you free? Need easy access to the toilet or a table to get on with some work whilst traveling? You can reserve a seat when you book on the app or website, and you can choose from a variety of seat options. Once you're settled in your seat, you can sit back and relax with plenty of onboard services to help you make the most of your trip. Most of our buses have onboard Wifi so you can catch up on your favorite shows, chat with your friends or listen to music and podcasts. We've also got toilets onboard, as well as power outlets.
What's more, you get a generous luggage allowance when you travel with FlixBus with one carry-on bag and one checked bag, so you can bring everything you need for your trip.

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