The average train between Edinburgh and Old Trafford takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Old Trafford. 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 hourly between Edinburgh and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Old Trafford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Old Trafford station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Edinburgh to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Old Trafford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Deansgate station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Old Trafford is 282.8 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Old Trafford via Preston, Deansgate, Deansgate-Castlefield, and Wharfside in around 3h 51m.