Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for Jul 13

Cheapest price

$83

Average price

$119

Fastest journey

3 h 13 m

Average duration

3 h 23 m

Trains per day

Distance

282 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $119 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.

Fast trains

Of the 27 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Sun, Jul 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, Jul 13 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .

On Sun, Jul 13 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.

Y02364+

W10523

02:48PM3h32

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

06:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$831One-way

1 transfer

Y05556+

W10546

06:48PM3h38

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

10:26PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$831One-way

1 transfer

Y05609+

W10535

04:48PM3h36

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

08:24PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$831One-way

1 transfer

C26328 · C26788

08:26PM3h23

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

11:49PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$881One-way

1 transfer

C26791

06:26PM3h13

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

09:39PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)

$881One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, and a flight costs an average of €91.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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Most popular Train	Bus	Flight
€73 Average price	€52 Average price Cheapest	€400 Average price
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times

Showing trains for today, Saturday, July 12

Last updated at 4:43 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Y02324+W10501	On time 7:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h28	11:18 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
C27121+Y23425	On time 8:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	4h58	1:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
Y05743+W09868+C26813	On time 8:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h43	12:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	2 transfers
Y05620+W10506	On time 9:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h30	1:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
Y05620+W10506	On time 9:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	3h30	1:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
C27109+W03504	On time 10:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)	5h01	3:14 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)	1 transfer
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

United Kingdom

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $35 (€28) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $35 (€28)

Distance

174 miles (281 km)

Average train duration

3h 50m

Cheapest ticket price

$45 (€36)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 16m

First train

05:22

Last train

19:22

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $35 (€28)

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains

Travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $51 (€41) with Omio’s train partners TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train information with TransPennine Express:

Average Duration: 3 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: $51

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with Virgin Trains:

Average Duration: 3 h 19 min
Cheapest Price: $76

LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times.

East Coast from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train information:

Average Duration: 4 h 30 min
Cheapest Price: $55

The Caledonian Sleeper is a train service operating in the United Kingdom. It offers overnight journeys between London, Scotland, the North of England and Wales. The service is operated by Serco and consists of two types of trains: the Classic Sleeper and the Lowland Sleeper. The most popular routes for the Caledonian Sleeper are London to Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness. Passengers can also travel from London to Aberdeen, Fort William and Dundee.

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company 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. 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. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 3 h 28 min
Cheapest Price: $293
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).

Cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) can start from as little as $34 (€27) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is $61 (€49); 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train time is 3 h 11 min covering the 174 mile (281 km) long trip, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 5: 22 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 7: 26 PM.

Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the trip to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 26 PM.

A trip to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 11 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) including taking a train, bus or flight.

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