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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$86
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 7 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around $86 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 17 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) on Sun, Jul 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 19 the 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 .
On Sun, Jul 19 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.
W33350+
W848746:51 PM3h12Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:03 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$381One-way1 transfer- G157908:14 PM3h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:19 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$471One-way0 transfers
- W84929+
G898806:13 PM3h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$571One-way1 transfer 
C01986+C246283:30 PM4h24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:54 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$581One-way1 transfer- W33256+P2423510:51 AM3h45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2:36 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$831One-way1 transfer
- G157908:14 PM3h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:19 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$471One-way0 transfers
- W849244:14 PM3h06Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)7:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$921One-way0 transfers
- W8490510:13 AM3h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 transfers
- W8491112:12 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 transfers
- W849172:12 PM3h08Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:20 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$1011One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $130.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $282 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 35m Average total duration 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO):
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average $76 (€62).
A bus is $245 (€201) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) costing on average $282 (€232).
Other travel options to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 39m.
Bus takes on average 6h 5m.
The journey is about 33m faster (3h 42m by train vs 4h 15m by car) and roughly $42 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($76 (€62) vs $118 (€97)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for today, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84897 | On time 6:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h09 | 9:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33686+W84898 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W33686+ G38517 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 10:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33686+L89253 · G89836 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 10:41 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W33686+ C04355 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
 W29872+G16071 · A33162 | On time 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h42 | 11:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| W84900 | On time 8:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33693+W84904 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33693+L89259 · G89850 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
| W84906 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33398+G38526 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 2:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33398+W84910 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33398+C21580 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W84913 | On time 12:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33596+W84914 | On time 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 4:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33596+C04373 | On time 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 4:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W84919 | On time 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33762+W84921 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W33762+C21582 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 6:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W84925 | On time 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33654+C04383 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 8:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| W84927 | On time 6:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 9:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 3h 5m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 3h 5m |
First train 4:37 AM |
Last train 7:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: 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.
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