The average train between Stretford and Edinburgh takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Stretford 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 Stretford and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Stretford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Stretford 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 Stretford to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Stretford station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Stretford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Deansgate station.
Stretford to Edinburgh train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Stretford to Edinburgh train tickets online with Metrolink, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stretford and Edinburgh is 283.9 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a vehicle from Stretford to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 33m.