Bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport (MAN)

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

today
$61
tomorrow
$69
Saturday
$66
Sunday
$61
Monday
$40
Tuesday
$57
Wednesday
$57

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:05 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 11h 5m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $34? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $34

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 5m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $66
National Express 7h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:25 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $31? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $31

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 5m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:15 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 7h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:25 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 9h 20m 9:05 AM Edinburgh St Andrew Square 6:25 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $40
National Express 10h 55m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:05 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $61
National Express 7h 50m 10:35 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 6:25 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:05 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 10h 55m 9:10 PM Edinburgh Central bus station 8:05 AM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $57
National Express 7h 50m 11:45 AM Edinburgh Central bus station 7:35 PM Manchester Airport Airport Bus Station  Economy $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport via Manchester, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      11h 0m
      0
      8:50 PM
      Edinburgh
      Princes Street
      2:40 AM
      Manchester
      Shudehill Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 45m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      7:25 AM
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      7:50 AM
      Manchester Airport
      Airport Bus Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $5
    Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save $22

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is $40 on 8/31/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport

See here how frequent the connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 11 buses from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport, with 7 offers.

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

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport in one click! Book your bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 11:45 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 183.0 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Edinburgh for Manchester Airport: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 08/23
Monday 08/24
Tuesday 08/25
Wednesday 08/26
Thursday 08/27
$61
Friday 08/28
$69
Saturday 08/29
$66
Sunday 08/30
$61
Monday 08/31
$61
Tuesday 09/01
$57
Wednesday 09/02
$57
Thursday 09/03
$57
Friday 09/04
$57
Saturday 09/05
$57
Sunday 09/06
$57
Monday 09/07
$57
Tuesday 09/08
$57
Wednesday 09/09
$57
Thursday 09/10
$57
Friday 09/11
$57
Saturday 09/12
$57
Sunday 09/13
$57
Monday 09/14
$57
Tuesday 09/15
$57
Wednesday 09/16
$57
Thursday 09/17
$57
Friday 09/18
$57
Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $40, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $57.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, with $40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

These are the most booked bus companies between Edinburgh to Manchester Airport from our users.

National Express from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Edinburgh to Manchester Airport:

Cheapest Price $57
Fastest Bus 7h 50m
Earliest Bus 11:45 AM
Last Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 8/27/2026

All bus stations and stops in Edinburgh and Manchester Airport

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

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

FAQs about the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus

How much does a Edinburgh Manchester Airport bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 9h 20m to reach Manchester Airport. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $69. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester Airport.

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

Every day, the Edinburgh to Manchester Airport bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport is offered by National Express and takes 7h 50m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $69. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester Airport from Edinburgh starts at 11:45 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?

The latest bus trip departing from Edinburgh for Manchester Airport starts at 9:10 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 Edinburgh Manchester Airport route?

When traveling by shuttle from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, 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 Edinburgh and Manchester Airport?

You can check all the direct connections between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport on your planned travel date.

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

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 2 daily trips between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport. 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Edinburgh and Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Economy
Economy

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

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