Train Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria from £95 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. 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.

3h 31m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester Piccadilly

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3h 29m

£81–138

Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria. 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 Victoria 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 Wednesday, April 29, 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, April 30, 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 1, 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 Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:43 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:43 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
10:11 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 3:43 PM
3h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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 4, 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 5, 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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