Manchester Airport to Edinburgh train
Cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
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Fastest train times from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
Fastest Journey
3 h 16 m
Average
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
294 km
Of the 2 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
 | Distance | 182 miles (293 km) |
 | Average train duration | 3 h 26 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $96 (€88) |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Transpennine Express or TransPennine Express Service |
Trains from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh cover the 182 miles (293 km) long journey taking on average 3 h 26 min with our travel partners like London North Eastern Railway, Cross Country, Transpennine Express or TransPennine Express Service. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $36 (€33), but the average price of train tickets is $96 (€88).
Train companies: CrossCountry and First TransPennine Express 3 from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh trains
Travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh from $36 (€33) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry and First TransPennine Express 3! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.
CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next train to Edinburgh from Manchester Airport you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.
Looking for trains to Edinburgh from Manchester Airport? CrossCountry is one of the best companies to travel with on the 182 miles (293 km) journey from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. As an official travel partner of CrossCountry, Omio quickly shows you the latest CrossCountry train schedules and timetables, tickets and offers (such as baggage allowance and amenities provided onboard), travel information, and prices so that you can check for ideal departure and arrival times, compare the fastest Manchester Airport to Edinburgh routes, find the best amenities to make your trip smooth and easy, and buy the most affordable CrossCountry train tickets that fit your budget. If you use the Omio app to search for trains to Edinburgh from Manchester Airport, you can quickly see if the CrossCountry ticket is a mobile ticket, making it easy for you to go paperless when taking a train. Once you’re ready, book your Manchester Airport - Edinburgh train now on Omio quickly and easily and enjoy your upcoming trip with CrossCountry!
It’s easy to book your First TransPennine Express 3 train ticket from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh online with Omio! Simply check the current First TransPennine Express 3 train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh as well as relevant travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap First TransPennine Express 3 train tickets online. Prices for First TransPennine Express 3 trains between Manchester Airport and Edinburgh start at $114 (€105) one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 182 miles (293 km). If you search for First TransPennine Express 3 trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the First TransPennine Express 3 tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when traveling by train from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Manchester Airport to Edinburgh First TransPennine Express 3 train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh
Trains arriving to Edinburgh
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.
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