Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Transpennine Express
10:04AM3h28
Manchester Airport (MIA)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Transpennine Express
08:04AM3h33
Manchester Airport (MIA)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
10:17AM4h02
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$771One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
08:29AM3h51
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$791One-way
1 transfer
London North Eastern Railway
08:44AM4h37
Manchester Airport (MIA)
01:21PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1131One-way
1 transfer

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Friday, September 13
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Transpennine Express08:04AM Manchester Airport (MIA)3h33 11:37AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast08:29AM Manchester Airport (MIA)3h51 12:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
London North Eastern Railway08:44AM Manchester Airport (MIA)4h37 01:21PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Transpennine Express10:04AM Manchester Airport (MIA)3h28 01:32PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 transfersDirect
Avanti West Coast10:17AM Manchester Airport (MIA)4h02 02:19PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Avanti West Coast10:25AM Manchester Airport (MIA)3h54 02:19PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer

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Fastest train times from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Sep 13

Fastest Journey

3 h 28 m

Average

3 h 54 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

294 km

Of the 6 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MAN) for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
Transpennine Express
10:04AM3h28
Manchester Airport (MIA)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Transpennine Express
08:04AM3h33
Manchester Airport (MIA)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$701One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West Coast
08:29AM3h51
Manchester Airport (MIA)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$791One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:25AM3h54
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$1491One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
10:17AM4h02
Manchester Airport (MIA)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
$771One-way
1 transfer

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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

distanceDistance182 miles (293 km)
durationAverage train duration3 h 28 min
priceAverage train ticket price$71 (€60)
frequencyTrain frequency8 a day
changesDirect trainYes, there are 7 direct trains a day
carriersTrain companiesTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh cover the 182 miles (293 km) long route taking on average 3 h 28 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $33 (€28), but the average price of train tickets is $71 (€60).

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 $34 (€29) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh with Northern Rail (3):

  • Average Duration: 3 h 49 min
  • Cheapest Price: $261
  • Northern Rail (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh can start from as little as $33 (€28) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh is $71 (€60); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train time is 3 h 28 min   covering the 182 mile (293 km) long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh leaves at 7: 04 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh leaves at 5: 29 PM.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh without having to change trains with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. There are 7 direct trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.
A trip to Edinburgh from Manchester Airport (MAN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh by train is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh from Manchester Airport (MAN) including taking a train, bus or flight.

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