The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$62
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 24 m
Trains per day
5
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 $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Fri, Nov 07, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 3 h 28 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train 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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€61 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €167 Average price |
4h 16m Average total duration 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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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 tomorrow, Friday, November 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:52 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h49 | 8:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:24 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h13 | 10:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h27 | 11:20 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:37 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h41 | 3:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:53 PM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 3h28 | 9:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Compare prices and tickets Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train, bus, or flight
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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 6 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 3h 8m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 8m |
First train 05:25 |
Last train 19:25 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, first_transpennine_express, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $19 (€15). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- 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 booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
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