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TodayApr 25
from $75
TomorrowApr 26
from $75
SunApr 27
from $90
MonApr 28
from $73
TueApr 29
from $55
WedApr 30
from $52
ThuMay 1
from $52
FriMay 2

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Haymarket
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Oxford Road
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 26 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: April 26 at
    Destination city: Manchester
    Destination location: Manchester Piccadilly
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Train Edinburgh to Manchester: Trip Overview

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Average ticket price$77
Average train trip duration3h 11m
Number of daily trains23
Earliest train departure7:30am
Distance175 miles (282 km)
Latest train departure8:17pm

Edinburgh to Manchester Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/23
$72
04/24
$85
Today
$75
04/26
$75
04/27
$90
04/28
$73
04/29
$55
04/30
$52
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 30, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $182 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-04-30.

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Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Manchester you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Edinburgh and Manchester, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Edinburgh to Manchester while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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