Motorcycle transport Edinburgh to Manchester
We move motorcycles from Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and the Lothians to Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Bolton in an enclosed van, from £170. The bike is loaded on a ramp, secured on a front wheel chock with soft straps and delivered door to door — you never have to ride it or hire a trailer.
How much does it cost to move a bike from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Price depends on engine size, because larger bikes take more space and more securing points in the van.
- Scooter or motorcycle up to 125 cc — from £170, 1–3 days
- Motorcycle up to 600 cc — from £230, 1–3 days
- Motorcycle 600–1200 cc — from £290, 1–3 days
- Cruiser or adventure bike over 1200 cc — from £350, 2–4 days
Collection and delivery areas
Collection covers Edinburgh, Livingston, Falkirk and the Lothians (EH1–EH54) and delivery covers Manchester, Salford, Stockport and Bolton (M1–M46). We collect from homes, lock-ups, dealerships and auction yards.
Non-runners and project bikes
Bikes that do not start are fine — we bring a winch and load them on the ramp. Tell us at booking so the driver arrives prepared.
Dealer and auction collections
We can collect on your behalf, check the bike against your photos before loading and send you confirmation before it leaves Edinburgh.
How the bike travels
Every motorcycle goes inside a closed van on a front wheel chock, secured with soft ratchet straps over the bars or subframe. Nothing is stacked on top and the bike is never left outdoors overnight.
Insurance and documentation
Transport insurance is included, we photograph the bike at loading and unloading, and you sign a condition report at both ends. Higher declared values can be arranged at booking.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is motorcycle transport from Edinburgh to Manchester?
- Transport starts at £170 for a scooter or 125 cc bike and rises with engine size — from £230 up to 600 cc, from £290 for 600–1200 cc and from £350 for bikes over 1200 cc.
- How long does the journey from Edinburgh to Manchester take?
- Most bikes are delivered within 1–3 days of collection; larger machines on the northern loop can take up to 4 days. We confirm the collection date with you by phone.
- Do you carry non-running motorcycles?
- Yes. We load non-runners and project bikes with a winch at no extra cost, as long as the wheels turn and the steering is free.
- Is my motorcycle insured while in the van?
- Yes, transport insurance is included in the price and we document the bike's condition with photographs at collection and delivery.
- Can you collect from a dealer or auction house?
- Yes — we regularly collect from dealerships and auction yards around Edinburgh, and we can pay attention to a specific release reference if the seller requires one.