- Distance: 220.7 mi
- Duration: 3h 13m
The average train between Manchester and Edinburgh (Region) takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Edinburgh (Region). 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 and Edinburgh (Region). The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh (Region) at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester station and arriving at Edinburgh (Region) station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Manchester to Edinburgh (Region) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Edinburgh (Region) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Manchester to Edinburgh (Region) train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh (Region) is 281.3 km. The road distance is 355 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
