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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to bus and fly and train which costs £300 - £480 and takes 14h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 11h 15m and costs £250 - £800.

How far is it from Manchester to Edinburgh?

The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh is 3148 miles.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Manchester to Edinburgh, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 5h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 11:45 PM in Manchester and 4:45 AM in Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2800+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Manchester to Edinburgh - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh by bus, plane, or train

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Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOS - EDI
11h 15m
£258–773
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BOS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 29m
£219–598
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MHT - EDI
12h 45m
£251–961
Bus to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester(Veterans Memorial Park) to Bostonbus
2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BOS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
14h 25m
£300–478

Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,129.4 mi
Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Manchester, NH, USA and Edinburgh, Scotland?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Aer Lingus fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 3 times a day.

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