Cheap Train Tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh
For a train from Manchester to Edinburgh, you’ll get fares as low as £13.50 by purchasing advance tickets, with an average fare of approximately £35.64. To ensure the most cost-effective train journey, it is advisable to book in advance and avoid peak times. For more options regarding cheap train tickets, please check our train ticket calendar.
Manchester to Edinburgh Live Train Timetable
Check out trains from Manchester to Edinburgh today (6 May 2024) using our timetable below, including train times, live train status, departure/arrival stations, duration, train operators, and other journey details. You can view the full day or a different day train timetable here.
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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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04:22 Manchester Piccadilly | 09:03 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 41m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
04:57 Manchester Piccadilly | 08:28 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 31m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
05:35 Manchester Piccadilly | 10:08 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 33m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
06:25 Manchester Oxford Road | 09:38 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 13m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
06:39 Deansgate | 10:18 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 39m | Northern | Find tickets | |
07:02 Manchester Victoria | 11:20 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 18m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
07:46 Manchester Victoria | 12:06 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 20m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:24 Manchester Oxford Road | 11:37 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 13m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:56 Deansgate | 12:19 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 3h 23m | Northern | Find tickets | |
08:59 Manchester Victoria | 13:21 Edinburgh (Waverley) | On time | 4h 22m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets |
Manchester to Edinburgh Train Journey Information
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First train | 04:22 |
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Last train | 21:33 |
Departure station | Manchester |
Arrival station | Edinburgh |
Distance | 175 miles |
Journey time | From 3h 8m |
Price | From £13.50 |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern, ScotRail |
Manchester to Edinburgh Train Travel Guide
Train travel from Manchester to Edinburgh offers convenient and efficient commuting or exploration for passengers to enjoy timely arrivals. Consult our Train Journey Planner for a flawless travel experience.
Plan Your Train Journey
The train from Manchester to Edinburgh takes approximately 3h 8m. There are an average of 04:22 trains per day running from Manchester to Edinburgh. The first train departs at 04:22, while the last train leaves at 21:33. For more details, please refer to our Train Journey Planner and Timetable.
Book Cheap Train Tickets
You can travel from Manchester to Edinburgh with Split Ticket and Advance tickets. The average fare is about £35.64, with the cheapest fare at £13.50. Besides, you can book cheap tickets on off-peak time, which usually begin at 09:30. (Intercity Off-Peak times: Monday to Friday from 09:30 to 16:00, and after 19:00). Accurate ticket prices vary depending on the time of day, route, and class selected.
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