The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
- Cheapest price on Nov 04
- $69
- Average ticket price on Nov 04
- $102
- Fastest journey on Nov 04
- 3 h 17 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 04
- 3 h 23 m
- Trains on Nov 04
- 35
- Distance
- 281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV) will cost around $102 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) without transferring at least once.
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C326568:12 AM 3h26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 11:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
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G89863 · P2880510:52 AM 3h57 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 2:49 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $71 1 One-way 2 transfers
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G898344:52 PM 4h17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 9:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $74 1 One-way 2 transfers
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P2850712:52 PM 3h17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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L8926510:52 AM 3h41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 2:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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P285112:52 PM 3h17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 6:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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P2850712:52 PM 3h17 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $83 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C326568:12 AM 3h26 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 11:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $69 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C326082:12 PM 3h27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 5:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
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C3264812:12 PM 3h27 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 3:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) $91 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 but you can travel from only $17 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:52, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 174 miles (281 km) distance in 3h 4m.
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Journey facts
- Distance174 miles (281 km)
- Average train duration3h 37m
- Cheapest ticket price$19
- Trains per day5
- Fastest train3h 4m
- First train5:52 AM
- Last train8:12 PM
- Cheapest MonthAug
- Cheapest DayWed
- High SeasonJan - Mar
- Low SeasonApr - Jun
- Busiest DayThu
- Least Busy DaySun
- Best time to book21 days
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G08170+ C24945 | On time 5:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 9:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84896+ G89833 · L89253 | On time 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h21 | 10:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C02042+ G16013 | On time 6:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 10:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ L89253 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 10:33 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ G89836 · P28790 | On time 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 10:49 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G08175+ G16071 | On time 7:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h09 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W29868+ G16071 | On time 7:03 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h06 | 11:09 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02002+ C24952 | On time 7:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 11:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84901+ C32656 | On time 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h26 | 11:38 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02015+ C24954 | On time 8:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 12:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W33933+ L89259 | On time 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 12:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G08186+ G15812 | On time 9:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h09 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G01148+ G15812 | On time 9:05 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h04 | 1:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W85785 · G15907 | On time 9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02006+ G15907 | On time 9:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 1:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84907+ C32624 | On time 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 1:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C01942+ G15922 | 10:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 2:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34060+ L89265 | On time 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 2:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G80055+ G15833 | On time 11:00 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h09 | 3:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02029+ G15900 | On time 11:30 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 3:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84912+ C32648 | On time 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h27 | 3:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34124+ P28507 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h17 | 4:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G01161+ G15813 | On time 1:05 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h04 | 5:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02014+ C24969 | On time 1:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 5:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84918+ C32608 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h27 | 5:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ P28511 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h17 | 6:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
G80080+ G15817 | On time 3:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h09 | 7:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C01988+ C24975 | 3:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h48 | 7:18 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84923+ C32640 | On time 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 7:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C02066+ C24979 | 4:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h49 | 8:19 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34268+ L89286 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 8:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W34268+ G89834 · L89286 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h41 | 8:33 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
W34268+ G89834+ G15949 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h17 | 9:09 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
G01170+ G15808 | On time 5:04 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h04 | 9:08 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C01989+ C24980 | On time 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h51 | 9:21 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84928+ C32660 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h27 | 9:39 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W33861+ G89849 · L89382 | On time 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 10:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
W33861+ L89382 | On time 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 10:26 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
W84877+ G89604 · C32611 | On time 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h40 | 11:52 PM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 transfers | |
C02056+ C24830 | On time 8:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h26 | 1:46 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
C01960+ G15880 | On time 9:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h32 | 3:32 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
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Train companies
Train companies from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, and Avanti West Coast. High-speed trains available on this route with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, and Avanti West Coast. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Victoria (MCV)
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FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria (MCV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Victoria (MCV) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Victoria (MCV) 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 Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria 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 Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: 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.


