What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh bus Station and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh bus Station and Manchester is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester train from?

Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £160 and takes 4h 41m.

Where does the Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester train arrive?

Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

Book your Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3639+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh bus Station and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, and rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester by train, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 16m
£75–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare 209.3 mi
4h 37m
£15–28
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 41m
£58–156
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Todmorden / ...
3h 44m
£80–132
Drive 210.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh bus Station to Manchestercar 210.2 mi
3h 54m
£52–74
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 21m
£70–184
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 25m
£72–170

Edinburgh bus Station to Manchester by foot and train

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Edinburgh bus Station, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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