The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$58
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$83
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 11 m
Trains on Sep 20
24
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 24 trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.
W84937 · W852118:30 PM3h14Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)11:44 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$581One-way1 transfer
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G802502:37 PM6h47Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$631One-way1 transfer
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G802695:37 PM6h41Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)12:18 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$631One-way1 transfer
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G160173:37 PM6h38Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:15 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$631One-way1 transfer
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W333726:41 PM3h45Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)10:26 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$671One-way1 transfer
W8518412:30 PM3h09Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)3:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1001One-way0 transfers
W852004:30 PM3h09Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)7:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1001One-way0 transfers
W852096:30 PM3h09Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)9:39 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$701One-way0 transfers
W8517810:30 AM3h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)1:43 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way0 transfers
W851922:30 PM3h13Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)5:43 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1001One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $398.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$96 Average price | $398 Average price | $54 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $42 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $96.
A bus is $345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $398.
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 35m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
The journey is about 32m faster (3h 35m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly $24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($96 vs $120). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W33799+ G89049 | Delayed 1:13 PM 12:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h25 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33797+ P24207 | Delayed 2:34 PM 1:46 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h38 | 6:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85193+ G89051 | Delayed 2:03 PM 1:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h44 | 5:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85193 | On time 2:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h13 | 5:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33797+ C04459 | Delayed 2:34 PM 2:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h43 | 6:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33797+ G89067 | Delayed 2:56 PM 2:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h31 | 6:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85194 · W85202 | On time 3:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h14 | 7:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33798+ G86197 | Delayed 4:27 PM 4:14 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h12 | 8:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85202 | On time 4:25 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h13 | 7:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33798+ C04464 | Delayed 4:27 PM 4:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h45 | 8:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33798+ G89055 | Delayed 4:53 PM 4:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h33 | 8:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33794+ G86203 | Delayed 6:27 PM 6:14 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h14 | 10:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85207 | On time 6:24 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h17 | 9:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
W33794+ C04470 | Delayed 6:27 PM 6:41 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h47 | 10:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33794+ G89058 | Delayed 6:55 PM 6:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h35 | 10:28 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33709+ L87915+ G89059 | Delayed 7:57 PM 7:53 PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h43 | 12:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
W33186+ C32826 | 8:44 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 5h38 | 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84660+ W33186 | 10:15 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h07 | 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85178 | 10:30 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h13 | 1:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
C24600+ G80231 | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 6h54 | 6:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33373+ P24172 | 11:46 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h35 | 4:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85184 | 12:30 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h09 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
G15998+ G80238 | 12:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 6h52 | 7:29 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33373+ C04441 | 12:41 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h40 | 4:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G16009+ G80244 | 1:37 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 6h37 | 8:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33375+ P24180 | 1:46 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 4h33 | 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85192+ G89048 | 1:52 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h51 | 5:43 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $38 but you can travel from only $24 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 3h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $38 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $24. 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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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