Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train with TransPennine Express

Thu, Jul 10
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$83

Average price

$112

Fastest journey

3 h 23 m

Average duration

3 h 31 m

Trains per day

39

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh will cost around $112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.

Fast trains

Of the 39 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MAN) for Edinburgh on Thu, Jul 10, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 23 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 3 h 44 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.

Northern Rail (3)Y02356+Avanti West CoastW10500
08:29AM3h51
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$831One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y02356+Avanti West CoastW10500
08:29AM3h44
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:13PMHaymarket (HYM)
$831One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y02569+Avanti West CoastW10504
10:17AM3h55
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:12PMHaymarket (HYM)
$841One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y05620+Avanti West CoastW10504
10:29AM3h50
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$841One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y05743+Avanti West CoastW09867+ScotRailY67398 · Y71123
09:29AM5h03
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:32PMSlateford (SLA)
$851One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €32.

Distance: 182 miles (293 km)

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€61

Average price

€34

Average price

Cheapest

4h 20m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 50m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 48m

Average total duration

6h 18m

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30m

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TransPennine Express

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Live departures

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday, July 10
Last updated at 9:56 PM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26820
On time
7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h28
10:32 AM Haymarket (HYM)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26820+scotrailY71115
On time
7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h33
11:37 AM Slateford (SLA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26820
On time
7:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h33
10:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02356+avanti_west_coastW10500
On time
7:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h51
11:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY02356+avanti_west_coastW10500
On time
7:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h44
11:13 AM Haymarket (HYM)
1 transfer
northern_railY02356+avanti_west_coastW10500+scotrailY71115
On time
7:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h08
11:37 AM Slateford (SLA)
2 transfers
northern_railY03019+transpennine_expressC27122+london_north_eastern_railwayY23424+scotrailY71128
On time
7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h03
1:35 PM Slateford (SLA)
3 transfers
northern_railY03019+transpennine_expressC27122+london_north_eastern_railwayY23424+scotrailY71128
On time
7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h59
1:31 PM Haymarket (HYM)
3 transfers
northern_railY03019+transpennine_expressC27131+avanti_west_coastW09867+scotrailY67398
On time
7:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h00
1:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
4 transfers
transpennine_expressC26853+london_north_eastern_railwayY23421
On time
7:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h38
12:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY02162+transpennine_expressC27131+avanti_west_coastW09867+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
7:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h44
12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers
transpennine_expressC27294 · C26814
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h23
12:27 PM Haymarket (HYM)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27294+scotrailY67375 · Y71123
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h28
1:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
2 transfers
transpennine_expressC27294 · C26814
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h28
12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY05743+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h03
12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY05743+transpennine_expressC26203+london_north_eastern_railwayY23477
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h05
1:34 PM Haymarket (HYM)
2 transfers
northern_railY05743+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h58
12:27 PM Haymarket (HYM)
1 transfer
northern_railY05743+transpennine_expressC26814+scotrailY71128
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h06
1:35 PM Slateford (SLA)
2 transfers
northern_railY05743+avanti_west_coastW09867+scotrailY67398 · Y71123
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h03
1:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
3 transfers
northern_railY05743+avanti_west_coastW09867+scotrailY66855+fake_busBus from Glasgow Central to Glasgow Queen Street
On time
8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h01
1:30 PM Haymarket (HYM)
3 transfers
northern_railY03003+transpennine_expressC27125+avanti_west_coastW09869 · W10504
On time
8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h47
1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers
northern_railY03003+transpennine_expressC27014+northern_railY02403+cross_countryC23655
On time
8:32 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h48
2:20 PM Haymarket (HYM)
4 transfers
transpennine_expressC26847+london_north_eastern_railwayY23477
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h38
1:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26847 · C27125+avanti_west_coastW09869 · W10504
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h35
1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers
northern_railY02143+transpennine_expressC27125+avanti_west_coastW09869 · W10504
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h31
1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers
transpennine_expressC26814+scotrailY71128
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h31
1:35 PM Slateford (SLA)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26814
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h28
12:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26814
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h23
12:27 PM Haymarket (HYM)
0 transfersDirect
northern_railY02569+avanti_west_coastW10504
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h55
1:12 PM Haymarket (HYM)
1 transfer
northern_railY02569+transpennine_expressC26191+london_north_eastern_railwayY23431+scotrailY71138
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h15
3:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
3 transfers
northern_railY02569+transpennine_expressC27269+london_north_eastern_railwayY23431+scotrailY71138
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h15
3:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
3 transfers
northern_railY02569+transpennine_expressC26811+scotrailY67449 · Y71132
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h15
3:32 PM Slateford (SLA)
3 transfers
northern_railY02569+avanti_west_coastW10504+scotrailY71128
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h18
1:35 PM Slateford (SLA)
2 transfers
transport_for_walesG55473+transpennine_expressC27269+london_north_eastern_railwayY23480
On time
9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
6h12
3:37 PM Haymarket (HYM)
2 transfers
transport_for_walesG55473+transpennine_expressC27269+london_north_eastern_railwayY23431+scotrailY66631
On time
9:25 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h17
2:42 PM Haymarket (HYM)
3 transfers
northern_railY05620+avanti_west_coastW10504
On time
9:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h50
1:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27269+london_north_eastern_railwayY23431
On time
9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h40
2:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY02124+transpennine_expressC26808
On time
9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h49
2:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 transfer
northern_railY02124+transpennine_expressC26906 · C26393+cross_countryC23658
On time
9:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h18
3:06 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $40 (€32) but you can travel from only $21 (€16) by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $21 (€16)
Distance
182 miles (293 km)
Average train duration
3h 50m
Cheapest ticket price
$40 (€32)
Trains per day
8
Direct trains
2
Fastest train
3h 33m
First train
07:04
Last train
16:29
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $21 (€16)

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh trains

Buy your official TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast train tickets between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Edinburgh from $36 (€29) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train information with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 28 min
  • Cheapest Price: $36

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Manchester
Edinburgh
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
WC
WC
  • 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,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

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