Train Edinburgh to Manchester Arena from £94 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Manchester Arena takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Manchester Arena. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £94
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester Piccadilly

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3h 32m

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Edinburgh to Manchester Arena train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Manchester Arena. 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 Arena at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

2:08 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
6:11 PM → 9:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

10:13 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
4:14 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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