The average train between Eccles and Edinburgh takes 4h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Eccles to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Eccles and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Eccles is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eccles to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Eccles station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Eccles to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Eccles to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Eccles to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Eccles and Edinburgh is 280 km. The road distance is 361 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m.