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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

The distance between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh is 224 miles. The road distance is 211.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £70.

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

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 18m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £26 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 5h 30m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £170 and takes 4h 44m.

Where does the Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Manchester Victoria and Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is 1h behind Manchester Victoria. It is currently 9:34 AM in Manchester Victoria and 8:34 AM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

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

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

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2451+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Can I share a ride from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh?

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

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh by train, bus, 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
3h 37m
£26–70
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 36m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
5h 30m
£25–53
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 44m
£63–166
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Leeds - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 30m
£33–129
Drive 210 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Victoria to Edinburghcar 210 mi
3h 52m
£52–75
Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
5h 21m
£68–280
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 56m
£47–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 44m
£50–242

Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh by foot and train

52Weekly Services

3h 37mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 222.3 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £26–70 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Victoria to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 30m.

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