Old Trafford to Edinburgh Trains

Old Trafford to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Old Trafford and Edinburgh takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. 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.

4h 14m
Duration: 222 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 45m

£51–120

Old Trafford to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Old Trafford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Wharfside and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:28 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
10:28 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
11:28 AM → 3:36 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:28 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:28 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 12m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 5m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:43 AM → 1:43 PM
5h • 2 changes
11:43 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 5:43 PM
5h • 2 changes
3:43 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 13m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 13m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 13m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

12:28 AM → 9:41 AM
9h 13m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:19 AM
4h 6m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 54m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 37m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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