The average train between Edinburgh and Manchester takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Manchester. 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 Manchester. 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 Manchester at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.
Edinburgh to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Edinburgh to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester is 281.6 km. The road distance is 355 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 10m.
