What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester is 222 miles. The road distance is 211.3 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road takes 3h 9m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester train from?

Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs £26 - £120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £60 - £160 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester?

Manchester is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 7:16 PM in Edinburgh Waverley and 6:16 PM in Manchester.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester train arrive?

Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

Book your Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3532+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, and rideshare

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester by train, rideshare, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 9m
£26–120
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare 209.3 mi
4h 32m
£15–28
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 35m
£61–151
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
3h 41m
£26–92
Drive 210.1 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchestercar 210.1 mi
3h 53m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 24m
£65–200
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 11m
£52–165

Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester by train

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Distance: 220.8 mi
Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–120 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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