Manchester To Edinburgh Train Journey Information
Train fares from
£12.20
Trains per day
Around 44
Changes
3 Changes
Average journey time
4h 46m
Fastest route
2h 56m
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, ScotRail
Manchester To Edinburgh Train Times
Check out trains from Manchester to Edinburgh today (Monday 5th December 2022) for using our timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
Mon 05 Dec, at 4:57
- 04:574h 41m
1 Change09:38Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh (Waverley) - 04:573h 30m1 Change08:27Manchester PiccadillyEdinburgh (Waverley)
- 06:073h 31m1 Change09:38Deansgate G-MexEdinburgh (Waverley)
- 06:503h 28m1 Change10:18Manchester VictoriaEdinburgh (Waverley)
- 06:554h 41m2 Changes11:36Manchester Oxford RoadEdinburgh (Waverley)
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- Q:How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Edinburgh by train?A:It takes around 4 hours 46 minutes by train from Manchester to Edinburgh. Bear in mind that the journey time may be a little longer on weekends and holidays.Average journey time4h 46mAverage journey time4h 46m
- Q:How much does the train from Manchester to Edinburgh cost?A:Train tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh cost as little as £12.20 if you book in advance, and the train fares are often higher when purchased on the day. Ticket prices also vary depending on the time of day, route, and class you book.Train fares from£12.20Train fares from£12.20
- Q:What is the fastest journey from Manchester to Edinburgh by train?A:The fastest train will get you from Manchester to Edinburgh in 2 hours 56 minutes. The slowest service is the late-evening departure which takes nearly 011 minutes travelling at a slower pace throughout the journey.Fastest route2h 56mFastest route2h 56m
- Q:What time does the last train from Manchester to Edinburgh leave?A:The last train from Manchester to Edinburgh departs at 10:45. Don’t miss it!Last train10:45Last train10:45
- Q:When can I catch the first train from Manchester to Edinburgh?A:The first train leaves Manchester at 04:57. Book in advance to save yourself some time in the morning.First train04:57First train04:57
- Q:How many trains a day are there from Manchester to Edinburgh?A:On an average weekday, around 44 trains travel from Manchester to Edinburgh. The first train departs Manchester (any) some time after 04:57 with departures continuing at intervals, until 10:45.Trains per day44Trains per day44
- Q:Which train company operates Manchester to Edinburgh?A:There are a number of UK train companies that operate cheap trains to Edinburgh, including Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, ScotRail.Train operatorsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, ScotRailTrain operatorsAvanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, ScotRail
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