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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Scotland takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Scotland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 43m
Duration
212 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Manchester to Scotland bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Manchester and Scotland. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Scotland at 9:10 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 50m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 5h 10m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 5m • Direct
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    bus bus 4h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 5h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Scotland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Manchester to Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Scotland?

FlixBus operates a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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