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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria?

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 10m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria?

The distance between Edinburgh and Manchester Victoria is 223 miles. The road distance is 210.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria without a car is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria, including transfers.

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

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

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria is to train via Manchester Piccadilly which takes 3h 29m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £170 and takes 5h 18m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train arrive?

Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria.

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

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

Where can I stay near Manchester Victoria?

There are 3623+ hotels available in Manchester Victoria.

Can I share a ride from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria?

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

Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria - 8 ways to travel via train, and rideshare

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria 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 via Manchester Piccadilly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 29m
£80–137
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchesterrideshare 209.3 mi
4h 35m
£15–28
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 18m
£54–166
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 31m
£75–140
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 - Todmorden / ...
3h 39m
£80–132
Drive 209.6 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoriacar 209.6 mi
3h 52m
£51–74
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain
5h 27m
£68–190
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 23m
£68–166

Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria by train and tram

52Weekly Services

3h 29mAverage Duration

£80Cheapest 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 £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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