The average train between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria. 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 twice daily between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 2:12 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Metrolink.
The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria is 280.8 km. The road distance is 357 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.
