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Coach trips from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, all FlixBus coaches on the Edinburgh Airport to Manchester route feature onboard restrooms.
Bus tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester with FlixBus are available from as low as £19.98.
The route between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester generally takes about 6 hours 3 minutes by coach and covers approximately 256 miles.
Passengers travelling from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester by coach are permitted to bring one piece of checked luggage (50x80x30 cm, up to 20 kg) and one hand luggage (30x42x18 cm, up to 7 kg) at no cost. For additional or special luggage, refer to this page. You can bring your bike with FlixBus, subject to availability. Check here for bike prices.
The first coach service from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is at 20:37.
The day's last coach departure from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester is set for 20:37.
There's no requirement for a printed bus ticket for your journey between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester. After completing your online booking, you'll receive an email containing a PDF with a QR code, which serves as your digital ticket. If you booked via the FlixBus App, your ticket will be saved there. Just present this digital QR code to the driver upon boarding.
In Edinburgh Airport, there is a singular coach stop: Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride. As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
Yes, weekend bus options are available from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester. You can depart on Friday and return on Sunday. Check the bus route’s schedule and choose the best trip to suit your plans!
Every FlixBus coach between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester is designed to cater to passengers with mobility constraints. We accommodate wheelchairs, folding chairs, and other mobility aids at no extra charge, and all trips welcome service animals to ensure accessible, comfortable travel.
Yes, most of our coaches on the Edinburgh Airport -Manchester route are equipped with free WiFi.

Bus travel from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester: everything you need to know

  • Bus ticket price: you can travel between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester starting from £19.98 (average ticket cost: £29.98).
  • Average duration: the bus journey from Edinburgh Airport to Manchester lasts approximately 6 hours 3 minutes.
  • Distance covered: the distance between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester is 256 miles, with some variation depending on the bus route and intermediate stops.
  • Bus schedules Edinburgh Airport-Manchester: to check departure times of coaches between Edinburgh Airport and Manchester, select your travel date: you’ll then see all available trip options with their schedules and prices. You can do this using the selector at the top of this page or by using our interactive map.
  • Bus departure frequency: one departure per day.
  • Bus departure and drop off points: in Edinburgh Airport, there is a singular coach stop: Edinburgh Airport - Ingliston Park & Ride. As for Manchester, it has 2 stops.. You can locate the FlixBus stops on the map above on this page.
  • Weekend trips: with FlixBus, you can depart Edinburgh Airport on Friday and return on Sunday for a perfect weekend getaway in Manchester.
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