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Edinburgh to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as 8,97 €, with average prices for this route around 27,67 €. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

  • Ti, 29. 7.
    From 12,21 €
  • Ke, 30. 7.
    From 16,20 €
  • To, 31. 7.
    From 16,20 €
  • Pe, 1. 8.
    From 8,97 €
  • La, 2. 8.
    From 15,68 €
  • Su, 3. 8.
    From 16,20 €
  • Ma, 4. 8.
    From 11,34 €
DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:29
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:19
Manchester Victoria
4h 50m, Changes requiredTransPennine Express
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06:06
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:09
Manchester Victoria
4h 3m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransPennine Express
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06:12
Edinburgh (Waverley)
09:22
Manchester Oxford Road
3h 10m, DirectTransPennine Express
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06:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:19
Manchester Victoria
3h 49m, Changes requiredLNERTransPennine Express
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06:52
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:19
Manchester Victoria
3h 27m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastNorthern
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06:52
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:22
Paris
3h 30m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastTransPennine Express
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Edinburgh to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
05:29
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
3h 10m
Distance
Distance
282 km
Price
Price
8,97 €*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Manchester Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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