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How to get fromEdinburgh to Old Traffordby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
    3h 37m
    £26–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    6h 24m
    £20–53

  3. Drive 210.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Old Traffordcar car 210.2 mi
    3h 51m
    £51–74

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    5h 24m
    £60–150

  5. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain train Blackpool North - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 43m
    £31–133

  6. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    5h 41m
    £60–176

  7. 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 47m
    £52–162

Edinburgh to Old Trafford by train, bus, and foot

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Old Trafford, 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, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Old Trafford via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange, Piccadilly Gardens, and Warwick Road in around 6h 24m.

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