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How to get fromEdinburgh to Manchester Victoriaby train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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  1. Train via Manchester Piccadilly

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 29m
    £83–139

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare rideshare 209.3 mi
    4h 35m
    £15–28

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchangebus bus Ukn30 / ...
    5h 56m
    £29–51

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 4m
    £54–168

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 31m
    £80–140

  6. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester Victoriatrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
    3h 36m
    £79–133

  7. Drive 209.6 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoriacar car 209.6 mi
    3h 52m
    £53–76

  8. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    5h 32m
    £68–220

  9. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    5h 43m
    £74–174

Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket£83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Manchester Victoria via Buchanan Bus Station and Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 56m.

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