What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Manchester is to rideshare which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £29 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Manchester?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Leith to Manchester?

The distance between Leith and Manchester is 223 miles. The road distance is 212.9 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £29 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Leith to Manchester?

The train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly takes 3h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Leith to Manchester train from?

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

Train or fly from Leith to Manchester?

The best way to get from Leith to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs £29 - £75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Leith to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Manchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Leith to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Leith to Manchester?

Book your Leith to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3429+ hotels available in Manchester.

Can I share a ride from Leith to Manchester?

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

Leith to Manchester - 7 ways to travel via train, rideshare, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Leith 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 PiccadillyEdinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 15m
£29–75
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Manchester209.2 mi
4h 22m
£15–28
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
4h 57m
£66–166
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesternEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Manchester VictoriaWigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
3h 43m
£31–91
Drive 211.7 mi
1. Drive from Leith to Manchester211.7 mi
3h 57m
£53–76
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 34m
£76–204
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadilly
5h 33m
£60–160

Leith to Manchester by train

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Distance: 221.3 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £29–75 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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