The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Stretford
Cheapest price
$38
Average price
$81
Fastest journey
6 h 35 m
Average duration
7 h 35 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Stretford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Stretford will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Stretford on Thu, Nov 27, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 27 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 7 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 35 m .
On Thu, Nov 27 the slowest trains will take 8 h 35 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Stretford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Stretford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €64. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €64, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€75 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Edinburgh to Stretford train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Stretford trains for tomorrow, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:48 AM Edinburgh | 8h35 | 1:23 PM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:52 AM Edinburgh | 6h35 | 11:27 AM Stretford | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Stretford
Trains from Edinburgh to Stretford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€26) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:12, the last at 23:16. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 06:12 |
Last train 23:16 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, LNER from Edinburgh to Stretford trainsTransPennine Express, LNER trains will get you between Edinburgh and Stretford from $32 (€26). 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 to Stretford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Stretford 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 Stretford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Stretford
- 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.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester : From Chatsworth Road along a path (27 paces) and up a ramp (57 paces, 1:20 slope) to platform. Services towards Warrington : From Derbyshire Lane West along a path (52 paces), up a ramp (57 paces, 1:15 slope) onto the Warrington platform. The path links Chatsworth Road and Derbyshire Lane West down 7 steps, through an underpass (12 paces) and up 7 steps by which means the platforms are linked.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Derbyshire Lane West and Chatsworth Road for buses to Manchester or Trafford Park. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Chatsworth Road. (Towards Liverpool on station side, opposite for Manchester).
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Services Towards Manchester : Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), turn right and along an underpass (25 paces). Turn left and up a stepped ramp (31 paces, 1:8 slope) onto the platform. Services Towards Warrington: Along a ramp (76 paces, 1:8 slope), then along a stepped ramp (35 paces, 1:7 slope) onto the platform.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: There are no bus stops at or nearby this station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station entrance on Moss Road.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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