The average train between Old Trafford and Edinburgh takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Old Trafford 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 hourly between Old Trafford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Old Trafford to Edinburgh? 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 Old Trafford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Old Trafford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Old Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Old Trafford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Old Trafford and Edinburgh is 282.8 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Edinburgh Waverley via Wharfside, Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 37m.