Shortest travel time:
4 h 3 m
Longest travel time:
12 h 14 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$55
Avg. daily departures:
21
Earliest departure:
09:08
Latest departure:
21:00
Edinburgh
Edinburgh's train station is located in the heart of the Scottish capital, making it very easy to reach by public transport.  
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Edinburgh train stations
Waverley
Edinburgh EH1 1BB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Bus Station
26 Elder St, Edinburgh EH1 3DX, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport Terminal (EDI)
Edinburgh EH12 9DN, United Kingdom, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
281 km
Manchester
Manchester train stations
Piccadilly station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom
Victoria station
Manchester city centre, City of Manchester, United Kingdom

Edinburgh to Manchester Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 5 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 21 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Edinburgh to Manchester boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Edinburgh to Manchester is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Edinburgh to Manchester Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
4 hrs 3 min
4 hrs 20 min
09:08
11:30
5
Afternoon trains
4 hrs 4 min
4 hrs 20 min
12:04
17:30
10
Evening trains
4 hrs 6 min
12 hrs 14 min
18:05
20:13
5
Night trains
10 hrs 18 min
10 hrs 18 min
21:00
21:00
1

Trains on Edinburgh - Manchester Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
CrossCountry
CrossCountry
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 3 min
$143
7
LNER
LNER
Train with 1 change
4 hrs 6 min
$55
12
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
High-speed train
4 hrs 20 min
$66
1
Transpennine Express
Transpennine Express
Train with 1 change
12 hrs 14 min
$173
1