The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Manchester
Cheapest price
$60
Average price
$104
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
38
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester will cost around $104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $60.
Of the 38 trains that leave Edinburgh for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 8 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.
G157908:14 PM3h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:19 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$601One-way0 changes
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C317231:05 PM4h55Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$741One-way1 change
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C317231:30 PM4h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:00 PMManchester Victoria (MCV)$741One-way2 changes
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G898686:13 PM3h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:12 PMDeansgate (DGT)$821One-way1 change
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G8984810:51 AM4h20Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:11 PMDeansgate (DGT)$831One-way1 change
G157908:14 PM3h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:19 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$601One-way0 changes
W849244:14 PM3h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 changes
W8490510:13 AM3h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 changes
W8491112:12 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1981One-way0 changes
W849172:12 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Manchester
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 coach with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. 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 coach costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $206.
Distance: 282 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Manchester trains for today, Saturday, 30 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G08169+ G16014+ G89084 | On time 5:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h24 | 10:01 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
C01967+ G88965 · G89213 | On time 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h45 | 11:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
C01967+ G01146+ L89255 | On time 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h01 | 10:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
W33694+ G89839 · L89256+ W84223 | Delayed 6:52 AM 5:52 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h41 | 11:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 4 changes | |
W84897 | On time 6:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h09 | 9:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77863+ W84898 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
S77863+ G89836 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 10:39 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
G08176+ G88965 · G89213 | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h35 | 11:35 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
W29867+ L89258 | On time 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 11:51 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W33472+ G89870+ L87782 | On time 7:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h36 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 2 changes | |
W84900 | On time 8:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77862+ G89850 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 12:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
S77862+ W84904+ C32606 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h46 | 12:38 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
G08185+ G88974 · C31733 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h28 | 1:28 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
W84906 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77861+ G89863 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 2:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
G80054+ G88985 · G89230 | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h29 | 3:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
G01151+ L89271 | 11:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h48 | 3:53 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W84913 | On time 12:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77859+ G89819 | On time 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 4:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
S77859+ W84914 | On time 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
G80068+ G88996 · G89239 | On time 1:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h29 | 5:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
W33687+ G89873+ L87939+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | Delayed 1:34 PM 1:00 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h51 | 5:51 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 changes | |
G01162+ L89278 | On time 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h46 | 5:51 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W84919 | On time 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77865+ G89827 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 6:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
S77865+ W84921 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
G80079+ G89005 · G89249 | 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h29 | 7:29 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
G01167+ L89285 | On time 3:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h46 | 7:50 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 change | |
W33505+ G89834+ L87976+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central | 3:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h54 | 8:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 3 changes | |
W84925 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77857+ G89838 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h47 | 8:39 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
S77857+ W84875 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h32 | 8:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 change | |
W84927 | 6:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 9:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
S77785+ G89849 | 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h17 | 10:09 PM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 change | |
C02031+ G16137+ G89291 | On time 7:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h06 | 12:06 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Manchester
Trains from Edinburgh to Manchester run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $36 but you can travel from only $26 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:04, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 4h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 12:04 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Manchester
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
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