4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Stretford
Cheapest price
$82
Average price
$82
Fastest journey
4 h 58 m
Average duration
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
1
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 $82 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $82.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh for Stretford on Wed, Jun 17, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 4 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 4 h 58 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.
2:52 PM4h58Edinburgh7:50 PMStretford$821One-way0 transfers
- 2:52 PM4h58Edinburgh7:50 PMStretford$821One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $505.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $40 Average price Cheapest | $505 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 49m Average total duration Fastest 3h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Stretford:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Stretford costing on average $78 (€63).
A bus is $464 (€376) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Stretford costing on average $505 (€409).
Other travel options to Stretford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 33m.
Flight takes on average 8h 0m.
You'll arrive about 52m sooner (3h 19m by train vs 4h 11m by car). Tickets start at around $78 (€63) compared to roughly $77 (€63) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Compare prices and tickets Edinburgh to Stretford by bus, train, or flight
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Stretford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh to Stretford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $70 (€57) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 23:11. The fastest train covers the 176 miles (284 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 176 miles (284 km) |
Average train duration 3h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $70 (€57) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 4h 58m |
First train 5:48 AM |
Last train 11:11 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express from Edinburgh to Stretford trainsTranspennine Express 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
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- 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.
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found Office- 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
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental- 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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