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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$41
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$81
Fastest journey on Sep 08
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
3 h 33 m
Trains on Sep 08
25
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 25 trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 7 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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.
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W851645:29 AM4h12Manchester Airport (MIA)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$411One-way1 transfer
W33941+G8904710:29 AM3h50Manchester Airport (MIA)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$561One-way1 transfer- W34286+G8907212:29 PM3h49Manchester Airport (MIA)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$561One-way1 transfer
- W852086:04 PM3h34Manchester Airport (MIA)9:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$591One-way0 transfers
- W852014:04 PM3h36Manchester Airport (MIA)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$621One-way0 transfers
- W8517710:04 AM3h28Manchester Airport (MIA)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$661One-way0 transfers
- W8518212:04 PM3h32Manchester Airport (MIA)3:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$661One-way0 transfers
- W851688:04 AM3h33Manchester Airport (MIA)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$661One-way0 transfers
- W852086:04 PM3h34Manchester Airport (MIA)9:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$591One-way0 transfers
- W851912:04 PM3h36Manchester Airport (MIA)5:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$771One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, while a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 182 miles (294 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$62 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $124 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration 6h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $169 (€137) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $212 (€171).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 6h 31m.
The journey is about 10m faster (4h 2m by train vs 4h 12m by car) and roughly $62 (€50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($62 (€50) vs $124 (€100)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15885+ G80191 | On time 2:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 6h04 | 8:32 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24464+ G66980 | 4:07 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h03 | 9:10 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G15887+G80193 | 4:28 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h10 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89040+W85164 | 5:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h12 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24567+C01971 | 5:40 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h48 | 10:28 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84648+G66982 | 5:43 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h25 | 11:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85164 | 6:03 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h38 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89545+W34213 | 6:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h02 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G15888+G80199 | 6:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h49 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85168 | 8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h33 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89062+W34144 | 8:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h51 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85177 | 10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h28 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89047+W33941 | 10:29 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h50 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24597+G80224 | 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85182 | 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h32 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89072+W34286 | 12:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h49 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24608+G80234 | 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h47 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85191 | 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89067+W34290 | 2:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h51 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24619+G80247 | 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h49 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85201 | 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89055+W34289 | 4:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h55 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24631+G80259 | 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85208 | 6:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h34 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89057+W34291 | 6:29 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h52 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $33 (€26) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:07, the last at 19:10. The fastest train covers the 182 miles (294 km) distance in 3h 29m.
Distance 182 miles (294 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $33 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 29m |
First train 3:07 AM |
Last train 7:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $24 (€19). 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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