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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Edinburghby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    4h 28m
    £77–142

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 43m
    £33–59

  3. Drive 212.5 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Edinburghcar car 212.5 mi
    3h 57m
    £52–75

  4. Fly from Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 19m
    £55–150

  5. Line 132 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Trafford Centre Bus Station to Wallgatebus bus 132
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 37m
    £74–124

  6. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    5h 40m
    £70–172

Greater Manchester to Edinburgh by bus and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 28m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Princes Street via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 43m.

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