Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€79
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
4 h 28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester will cost around €79 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 4 trains that leave Edinburgh for Manchester on Thu, Jul 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 4 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 5 h 54 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €17, and a train costs an average of €29.
Distance: 281 km
Most popular Train | Bus |
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€74 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 16m Average total duration 5h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 7:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | On time 7:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h54 | 12:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h54 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h58 | 12:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
![]() ![]() | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 11:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer |
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Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €29 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 00:06 |
Last train 23:56 |
Find the best trains from Edinburgh to Manchester with Omio's travel partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast from €32. We can find you the best deals, timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Edinburgh to Manchester train information with TransPennine Express:
Passengers board the train most frequently from Edinburgh Waverley, which is located around 0.4 miles (727 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
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