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Manchester to The Scottish Borders buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and The Scottish Borders takes 6h 53m and the fastest bus takes 4h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to The Scottish Borders. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 53m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£37
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Manchester to The Scottish Borders bus times

Buses run twice daily between Manchester and The Scottish Borders. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 3:40 PM which arrives into The Scottish Borders at 8:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBorders Buses4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBorders Buses4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBorders Buses4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBorders Buses4h 55m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    National ExpressBorders Buses8h 30m • 1 change
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    National ExpressBorders Buses4h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester to The Scottish Borders? 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.

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  • Distance: 175.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and The Scottish Borders, Scotland?

You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Bus Station and Club Britannia in around 5h 33m.

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