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Train - Operated by TrainEdinburgh to Manchester train information
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RETURN FROM | £45 |
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ONE-WAY FROM | £22 |
AVG TRAVEL TIME | 3h 08m |
TRAIN COMPANIES | Train, Avanti West Coast, LNER, AccesRail |
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FAQs for booking trains from Edinburgh to Manchester
You can purchase a ticket from Edinburgh to Manchester within the week and expect to pay £22 or more one-way.
Arrive at your destination quickly by taking a 2h 12m train from Edinburgh to Manchester. Travel time can vary by 0h 56m, so prioritise direct options for the quickest arrival. Consider Train for the quickest available option to your destination.
There are many trains travelling between Edinburgh and Manchester which are Train, Avanti West Coast, and LNER. The cheapest Train is what we have recently available with prices starting at £45 for a return ticket.
At 3h 10m, 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.
Expect a bus to be one of the cheapest options available to you for travel. Currently, a bus has deals available from £20. 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.
The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Manchester is 174.8 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken. In terms of time, a normal route is around 2h 12m.
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.