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Edinburgh to Eccles trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Eccles takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 55m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 12m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£96
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 58m
£81–139

Edinburgh to Eccles train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Eccles. 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 Eccles at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 226.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Eccles, Salford, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.

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