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Busbud recommends carpooling from Manchester to EdinburghAmong the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Edinburgh was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $27To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $27 to $61 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-10-08.
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Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Manchester to Edinburgh.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Manchester to Edinburgh, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Manchester to Edinburgh that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Manchester to Edinburgh while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.
The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
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