Bus Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Here is a selection of the cheapest shuttle trips from the schedule from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$40

tomorrow

$40

Wednesday

$44

Thursday

$37

Friday

$44

Saturday

$40

Sunday

$40

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$55	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$73	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
National Express	7h 35m	11:00 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	6:35 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:00:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 2h 15m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
National Express	8h 10m	9:05 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$46	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 9:05:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$56	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	8h 0m	9:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$45	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$48	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/1/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/1/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 25m	11:40 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	8:05 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 11:40:00 PM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
National Express	9h 40m	12:45 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	10:25 AM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$44	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 12:45:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
FlixBus	10h 0m	7:35 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:35 PM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 7:35:00 AM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
National Express	8h 0m	9:15 AM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	5:15 PM	Edinburgh	Central bus station	Economy	$65	A Bus from National Express goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 9:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 50m	10:55 PM	Manchester Airport	Airport Bus Station	7:45 AM	Edinburgh	St Andrew Square	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 8/2/2026 10:55:00 PM to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 8/3/2026 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh via Bradford, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 50m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Manchester Airport
  Airport Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Airport Bus Station, Manchester Airport (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 10:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
- National Express
  
  6h 50m
  
  0
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  8:05 AM
  
  Edinburgh
  Central bus station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 8:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m
Travel time is 1h 50m longer, but you will save $12

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is $31 on 8/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, while Night sees the fewest connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	7h 35m
Earliest Bus	12:45 AM
Latest Bus	11:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	183.0 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Every day, 5 buses from 2 bus companies leave Manchester Airport for Edinburgh: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$40

Tuesday 07/28

$40

Wednesday 07/29

$44

Thursday 07/30

$37

Friday 07/31

$44

Saturday 08/01

$40

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

$37

Tuesday 08/04

$35

Wednesday 08/05

$36

Thursday 08/06

$37

Friday 08/07

$40

Saturday 08/08

$41

Sunday 08/09

$35

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$32

Wednesday 08/12

$33

Thursday 08/13

$32

Friday 08/14

$37

Saturday 08/15

$35

Sunday 08/16

$35

Monday 08/17

$32

Tuesday 08/18

$35

Wednesday 08/19

$31

Thursday 08/20

$35

Friday 08/21

$32

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $31, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, with $31. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester Airport and Edinburgh

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester Airport and Edinburgh.

Airport Bus Station

Terminal Rd S 5

Central bus station

Multrees Walk 13-14

St Andrew Square

St Andrew's House Station

Edinburgh St Andrew's House Edinburgh St Andrew's House

Edingburgh - Queensferry Street

N St David St

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester Airport to Edinburgh? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester Airport to Edinburgh bus

How much does a Manchester Airport Edinburgh bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 8h 25m to reach Edinburgh. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $73. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Edinburgh.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh each day?

Every day, the Manchester Airport to Edinburgh bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh take?

The fastest shuttle from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh is offered by National Express and takes 7h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

The earliest bus arriving in Edinburgh from Manchester Airport starts at 12:45 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last shuttle from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester Airport for Edinburgh starts at 11:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Airport Edinburgh route?

When traveling by shuttle from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Manchester Airport to Edinburgh bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Airport Edinburgh bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Airport Edinburgh bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the shuttle from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 5 daily trips between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh?

Prices and availability for 5 trips between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Edinburgh

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester Airport and to Edinburgh. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!