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Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train with Transpennine Express

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Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

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Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Transpennine Express
18:123h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
21:46Manchester Airport (MIA)
£261One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
12:123h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
15:44Manchester Airport (MIA)
£391One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
17:123h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
20:46Manchester Airport (MIA)
£421One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
20:123h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
23:43Manchester Airport (MIA)
£601One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
08:123h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:44Manchester Airport (MIA)
£601One-way
0 changes

Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 13 February
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express17:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3h34 20:46 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast05:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)5h23 11:15 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express08:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3h32 11:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express18:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3h34 21:46 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express20:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)3h31 23:43 Manchester Airport (MIA)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Showing times and prices for 13 Feb

Fastest Journey

3 h 31 m

Average

4 h 4 m

Trains per day

9

Distance

294 km

Of the 9 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Manchester Airport (MIA) every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Transpennine Express
20:123h31
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
23:43Manchester Airport (MIA)
£601One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
08:123h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:44Manchester Airport (MIA)
£601One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
06:123h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
09:44Manchester Airport (MIA)
£611One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
12:123h32
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
15:44Manchester Airport (MIA)
£391One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
17:123h34
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
20:46Manchester Airport (MIA)
£421One-way
0 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £15 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15
Distance
293 km
Average train duration
4h 15m
Cheapest ticket price
£17
Trains per day
6
Direct trains
2
Train providers
3
Fastest train
3h 28m
First train
05:12
Last train
20:14
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £15

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA)

For as little as £24 you can travel by train between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Airport (MIA) with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

Train information from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 31 min
  • Cheapest Price: £24

FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) can start from as little as £15 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is £53; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is 3 h 28 min   to travel the 182 mile long trip, with around there are 6 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 04: 48. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) leaves at 19: 14.
Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
For the trip from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) you can take a train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER or first_transpennine_express. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 14.
A trip to Manchester Airport (MIA) from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 28 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Airport (MIA) is January.
You have options as you can travel between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Airport (MIA) 2 different ways: train or coach.

Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Airport (MIA)

Edinburgh
Manchester
The major train station for departures in Edinburgh is Edinburgh Waverley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Edinburgh Waverley for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
  • Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
WC
WC
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Public transport options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
  • Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
  • Metro: No metro available.
The major train station for arrivals in Manchester is Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your journey to Manchester from Edinburgh.
Manchester AirportWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
13 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
  • Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Public transport options for Manchester Airport
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.

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