The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
34
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 34 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) on Thu, Jun 04, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 04 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Thu, Jun 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 10 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.
W33861+
G385416:52 PM3h59Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:51 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$191One-way1 transfer
L87983+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
W34195+
G385393:45 PM6h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$291One-way3 transfers
L87975+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+
W34200+
G385373:15 PM5h35Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$291One-way3 transfers
W34268+
C043824:52 PM3h45Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:37 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$291One-way1 transfer
W34268+
G385374:52 PM3h58Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:50 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$291One-way1 transfer
W849018:12 AM3h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$921One-way0 transfers
W848966:12 AM3h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)9:22 AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$661One-way0 transfers
W849182:12 PM3h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$521One-way0 transfers
W8491212:12 PM3h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$581One-way0 transfers
W848778:12 PM3h10Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:22 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)$471One-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 $18. 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 $18, and a flight costs an average of $133.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$77 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $287 Average price | $120 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 $40 (€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 $77 (€62).
A bus is $249 (€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 $287 (€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 $43 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($77 (€62) vs $120 (€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, Wednesday, June 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08170+ C24945+ G89577 | On time 5:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h58 | 10:35 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G15895 · G16013 · G16071 | On time 5:43 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h02 | 11:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
C01968+ G16067 | On time 5:50 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h55 | 10:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84896 | 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 9:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34265+ W84899 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ C04354 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 10:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ G38516 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 10:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G08175+ G01180+ C21812 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 11:39 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G08175+ G16071 | 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h45 | 11:45 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84901 | 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33933+ W84903 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 12:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W33933+ G38520 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 12:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W33933+ C04359 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G08186+ G01184+ C21811 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 1:39 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G08186+ G15812 | 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h45 | 1:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84907 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 1:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34060+ W84908 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 2:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34060+ C04365 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 2:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34060+ G38525 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 2:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G80055+ G15833 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h45 | 3:45 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
G80055+ W29935+ C21810 | 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 3:39 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
G01153+ G15839+ G89543 | 11:04 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h00 | 4:04 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
L87902+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34063+ G89889 | 11:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h39 | 3:54 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
W84912 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 3:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
L87943+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W84922 | 1:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h07 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
L87943+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34020+ G38535 | 1:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h35 | 7:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
L87951+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W84922 | 1:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h37 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 2 transfers | |
W84918 | 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 5:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84918 · W84922 | 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ W84922 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 6:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ C21581 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h45 | 6:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
L87975+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34200+ G38537 | 3:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h35 | 8:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
L87975+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34200+ W84873 | 3:15 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h09 | 8:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
L87983+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34195+ G38539 | 3:45 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h05 | 9:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3 transfers | |
W84923 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 7:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W34268+ W84873 | 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h32 | 8:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W34268+ G38537 | 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 8:50 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
W84928 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h11 | 9:23 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W84877 | 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h10 | 11:22 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
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 $18 (€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 $18 (€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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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,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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