The average train between Edinburgh and Poynton takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Poynton. 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 Poynton. 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 Poynton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Poynton station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Edinburgh to Poynton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Poynton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Edinburgh to Poynton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Edinburgh and Poynton is 297.6 km. The road distance is 374 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m.