The average train between Edinburgh and Chinley takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Chinley. 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 Edinburgh and Chinley. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Chinley at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Chinley. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Chinley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Edinburgh to Chinley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Chinley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Chinley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Edinburgh and Chinley is 301.5 km. The road distance is 382 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.