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EDI — MAN
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
Wed 1/5

Best deals for train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Find the right train ticket for you
Multiple carriers
With transfers
4h 23m
Multiple carriers
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 34m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 14m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 14m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 14m
AccesRail
AccesRail
With transfers
3h 14m
AccesRail

Edinburgh to Manchester train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Edinburgh to Manchester

RETURN FROM

£190

ONE-WAY FROM

£107

AVG TRAVEL TIME

3h 14m

TRAIN COMPANIES

Transpennine Express, AccesRail
The best return train deal from Edinburgh to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £190
The best one-way train deal from Edinburgh to Manchester found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £107
Average time it takes to travel by train from Edinburgh to Manchester
There are 2 train companies servicing this route: Transpennine Express, AccesRail

Edinburgh Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Inverkeithing FerrytollEdinburgh, 56.022484, -3.406306
Edinburgh York PlaceEdinburgh, 55.9565, -3.18866
Edinburgh West EndEdinburgh, 55.9484, -3.21196
Edinburgh HaymarketEdinburgh, 55.94545, -3.217964
Edinburgh BalgreenEdinburgh, 55.9381, -3.25221
Edinburgh Burntisland AberdourEdinburgh, 56.054625, -3.300974

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester
Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083
Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474
Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509
Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135
Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418
Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

Book return train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.
Transpennine Express
2 May
06:12Edinburgh Bus Station
3h 10m
09:22Manchester Oxford Road
8 May
06:25Manchester Oxford Road
3h 13m
09:38Edinburgh Bus Station
Transpennine Express
3 May
08:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 10m
11:22Manchester Oxford Road
10 May
06:25Manchester Oxford Road
3h 13m
09:38Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
22 May
16:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 33m
19:44Manchester
29 May
20:04Manchester
3h 37m
23:41Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
7 Jun
08:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 32m
11:44Manchester
10 Jun
18:04Manchester
3h 34m
21:38Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
2 May
10:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 15m
13:26Manchester Piccadilly
9 May
08:21Manchester Piccadilly
3h 16m
11:37Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
2 May
10:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 15m
13:26Manchester Piccadilly
8 May
16:21Manchester Piccadilly
3h 17m
19:38Edinburgh Waverley

Book one-way train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Below are the fastest and cheapest one-way train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester we’ve found in the last 72 hours. Select a deal below or use the search form above to find train tickets by date.
Multiple carriers
27 May
05:48Edinburgh Bus Station
4h 23m
1 stop
10:11Manchester Shudehill Interchange
AccesRail
27 Aug
18:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 34m
21:46Manchester
AccesRail
12 Aug
06:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 14m
2 stops
09:26Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
27 Aug
14:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 14m
17:26Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
16 Aug
08:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 14m
2 stops
11:26Manchester Piccadilly
AccesRail
17 May
06:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 14m
2 stops
09:26Manchester Piccadilly

Choose the best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester

Buses

5h 20m
£11 one-way£21 return
Direct · from £211 stop · from £24

Distance to city centre

GB31412590.3 mi
ZMP0.2 mi
28lb CO2

90% less than flights

Find Buses

Edinburgh to Manchester Buses

Trains

3h 12m
£32 one-way£152 return
Direct · from £1521 stop · from £86

Distance to city centre

MC30.5 mi
44lb CO2

84% less than flights

Find Trains

Edinburgh to Manchester Trains

Flights

2h 35m
£48 one-way£93 return
1 stop · from £96

Distance to city centre

MAN8.9 mi

FAQs for booking trains from Edinburgh to Manchester

How much does a train ticket from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester cost?

You can purchase a ticket from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester within the week and expect to pay £111 or more one-way. The cost of your ticket may vary depending on when you book, so we recommend you plan early. £130 is what you can expect to pay for a train ride from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester one-way.

How long is the train ride from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester?

Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 3h 11m train from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester. Travel time can vary by 0h 03m, so prioritise direct options for the quickest arrival. Consider Transpennine Express for the quickest available option to your destination.

When should I purchase the train tickets from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester?

The cost of booking a train from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester is around £130 one-way. You can expect the price to be consistent throughout the next 3 months.

Which train companies operate between Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester?

There are many trains travelling between Edinburgh Turnhouse and Manchester which are Transpennine Express and AccesRail. The cheapest Transpennine Express is what we have recently available with prices starting at £190 for a return ticket.

How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester by train?

A train from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester will travel much more than the 174.8 mi distance between them. The actual distance depends on the route taken, and stops along the way. In terms of time, a normal route is around 3h 11m.

What is the carbon footprint of a train from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester?

Carbon emissions when taking the train out of Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester are around 43lb. A flight for this same journey would have a footprint of about 273lb. This journey by bus would lower emissions to around 27lb.

Is a train the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?

At 2h 35m, choosing to opt for a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester for this trip as opposed to a train from Edinburgh to Manchester or a bus from Edinburgh to Manchester can save you time on travel.

Is a train the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?

Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £21. While they may not be the most cost-effective options currently available a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester or a train from Edinburgh to Manchester can also be options worth looking into if other factors outside of cost are a higher priority.


Transpennine Express trains from Edinburgh to Manchester

Our best Transpennine Express deals on Edinburgh to Manchester train tickets
Transpennine Express
2 May
G2706:12Edinburgh Bus Station
3h 10m
MC309:22Manchester Oxford Road
8 May
MC306:25Manchester Oxford Road
3h 13m
G2709:38Edinburgh Bus Station
Transpennine Express
3 May
ZXE08:12Edinburgh Waverley
3h 10m
MC311:22Manchester Oxford Road
10 May
MC306:25Manchester Oxford Road
3h 13m
ZXE09:38Edinburgh Waverley

AccesRail trains from Edinburgh to Manchester

Our best AccesRail deals on Edinburgh to Manchester train tickets
AccesRail
22 May
ZXE16:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 33m
MAN19:44Manchester
29 May
MAN20:04Manchester
3h 37m
ZXE23:41Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
14 Sept
ZXE18:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 15m
QQM21:26Manchester Piccadilly
16 Sept
QQM10:21Manchester Piccadilly
3h 11m
ZXE13:32Edinburgh Waverley
AccesRail
5 Jul
ZXE10:11Edinburgh Waverley
3h 15m
QQM13:26Manchester Piccadilly
17 Jul
QQM06:22Manchester Piccadilly
3h 18m
ZXE09:40Edinburgh Waverley

Popular train routes to Manchester

Most frequently searched train routes to Manchester, along with the cheapest price and shortest travel time.
Trains to Manchester from London
Fastest travel time2h 06m
Cheapest price£352
Trains to Manchester from Liverpool
Fastest travel time0h 51m
Cheapest price£379
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Cheapest price£18
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Fastest travel time1h 45m
Cheapest price£27
Trains to Manchester from Birmingham
Fastest travel time1h 26m
Cheapest price£147
Trains to Manchester from Southampton
Fastest travel time4h 08m
Cheapest price£126
Trains to Manchester from Oxford
Fastest travel time2h 44m
Cheapest price£218

Other train routes from Edinburgh

Find and compare cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to other popular destinations on momondo
Trains from Edinburgh to Aberdeen
Fastest travel time2h 35m
Cheapest price£347
Trains from Edinburgh to London
Fastest travel time4h 18m
Cheapest price£224
Trains from Edinburgh to Dundee
Fastest travel time1h 08m
Cheapest price£157

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