The average train between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh. 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 Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Victoria is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria station and arriving at Edinburgh station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 16m.
Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh is 280.8 km. The road distance is 358 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m.