The average train between Edinburgh and Eccles takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 56m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Edinburgh to Eccles. 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 5 times a week between Edinburgh and Eccles. The service departs Edinburgh at 2:08 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Eccles at 18:09:00. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Eccles. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Eccles station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Edinburgh to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Eccles train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Eccles train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Metrolink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Eccles is 280 km. The road distance is 364 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 3h 14m.
