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Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €13.04, with average prices for this route around €29.88.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

  • Sun, Sep 7
    From €16.16
  • Mon, Sep 8
    From €16.16
  • Tue, Sep 9
    From €16.16
  • Wed, Sep 10
    From €16.16
  • Thu, Sep 11
    From €14.37
  • Fri, Sep 12
    From €13.04
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    From €16.16
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16:10
Manchester Airport
19:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 29m, DirectTransPennine Express
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16:30
Manchester Airport
20:24
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 54m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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16:45
Manchester Airport
22:03
Edinburgh (Waverley)
5h 18m, Changes requiredNorthernTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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18:10
Manchester Airport
21:39
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 29m, DirectTransPennine Express
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18:30
Manchester Airport
22:26
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 56m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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20:10
Manchester Airport
23:49
Paris
3h 39m, Changes requiredTransPennine Express
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Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
08:00
Last train
Last train
20:17
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester Airport
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
3h 27m
Distance
Distance
183 miles
Price
Price
€13.04*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Manchester Airport to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Airport to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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