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Trains from Manchester Stations to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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25

train journeys
per day

175

miles (281 kms)

3hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 00:24

first / last train

8

direct trains

7

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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On a typical weekday there are 25 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Edinburgh Waverley is approximately 175 miles (281 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 22 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Edinburgh Waverley Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:57
    3 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    08:28
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:25
    3 hrs 13 mins Direct
    09:38
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:48
    3 hrs 30 mins 1 change
    10:18
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:02
    4 hrs 18 mins 1 change
    11:20
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:24
    3 hrs 13 mins Direct
    11:37
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:56
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    12:19
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:59
    4 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    13:21
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:24
    3 hrs 8 mins Direct
    13:32
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:56
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    14:19
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:00
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    15:24
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:25
    3 hrs 12 mins Direct
    15:37
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:56
    3 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    16:18
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:24
    3 hrs 16 mins Direct
    17:40
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:56
    3 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    18:21
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:00
    4 hrs 22 mins 1 change
    19:22
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:24
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    19:38
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:56
    3 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    20:24
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:00
    4 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    21:24
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:24
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    21:38
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:56
    3 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    22:21
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate to Edinburgh Waverley

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Carstairs station, Strawfrank Road, Carstairs, South Lanarkshire, ML11 8PR
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:20 - 14:24
Saturday 07:20 - 14:24
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 22 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 25 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

First class tickets on trains between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 8 direct services per day from Manchester Stations to Edinburgh Waverley

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Manchester Stations and Edinburgh Waverley, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.