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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$74
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
282 km
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 $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 26 trains that leave Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) on Wed, Jul 29, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 29 the direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
On Wed, Jul 29 the slowest trains will take 3 h 19 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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W342916:50 PM3h31Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)10:21 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way1 transfer- G89055+W342894:50 PM3h34Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)8:24 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$451One-way1 transfer
W852014:21 PM3h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$501One-way0 transfers- W852086:21 PM3h17Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$501One-way0 transfers
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G802595:13 PM4h21Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:34 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$611One-way1 transfer
- W8517710:21 AM3h11Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$751One-way0 transfers
- W8518212:21 PM3h15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)3:36 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$751One-way0 transfers
- W851688:21 AM3h16Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$751One-way0 transfers
- W852086:21 PM3h17Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$501One-way0 transfers
- W851646:22 AM3h19Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$751One-way0 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 $30. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $112.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price | $51 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $18 (€18) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $70 (€70).
A bus is $147 (€147) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $198 (€198).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 6h 10m.
The journey is about 13m faster (3h 51m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $28 (€28) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($70 (€70) vs $98 (€98)). 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday, July 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G80272+C24754 | Delayed 8:04 PM 7:00 PMManchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85210 | On time 8:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h20 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 29 | |||||
| G15885+G80191 | On time 2:44 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 5h48 | 8:32 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
C24464+ G66980 | 4:22 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h48 | 9:10 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G15887+G80193 | 4:43 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h55 | 9:38 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89542+W34213 | 6:02 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h17 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85164 | 6:22 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89545+W34213 | 6:33 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h46 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24685+G80199 | 7:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h33 | 11:33 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85168 | 8:21 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h16 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89062+W34144 | 8:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85177 | 10:21 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h11 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89047+W33941 | 10:50 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h29 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G15834+G80224 | 11:00 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h34 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84677+G01064 | 11:13 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h54 | 4:07 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85182 | 12:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h15 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89072+W34286 | 12:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h28 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84689+G80234 | 1:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h18 | 5:31 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85191 | 2:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89067+W34290 | 2:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h30 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24728+G80247 | 3:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h33 | 7:33 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85201 | 4:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h19 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89055+W34289 | 4:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h34 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84712+G80259 | 5:13 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h21 | 9:34 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85208 | 6:21 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h17 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| G89057+W34291 | 6:50 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3h31 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24754+G80272 | 7:00 PM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 4h35 | 11:35 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€32) but you can travel from only $30 (€30) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 20:22. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€32) |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 5:22 AM |
Last train 8:22 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsTranspennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $30 (€30). 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 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 Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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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