The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 13 m
Average duration
3 h 14 m
Trains per day
39
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £59.
Of the 39 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 282 km distance in an average of 3 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 13 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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C24952 · C246967:304h07Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£591One-way2 changes
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G8984918:523h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)22:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£601One-way1 change
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G8983416:523h23Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)20:15Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£611One-way1 change
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G3853314:524h02Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)18:54Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£621One-way1 change
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C246967:034h34Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:37Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£631One-way1 change
W8487720:123h13Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)23:25Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£641One-way0 changes
W849018:123h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£681One-way0 changes
W8491212:123h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)15:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£681One-way0 changes
W8491814:123h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)17:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£681One-way0 changes
W8492818:123h14Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)21:26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)£681One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a flight costs an average of £95.
Distance: 282 km
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 26 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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W84896 | 6:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 9:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02042+ G15893 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h19 | 10:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C02042+ G16013 · C24691 | 6:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h07 | 10:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W34265+ W84899 | 6:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 10:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W29868+ C24696 | 7:03 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h34 | 11:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C02002+ C24952 · C24696 | 7:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h07 | 11:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W84901 | 8:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 11:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02015+ C24954 · C24701 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h07 | 12:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
C02015+ C24587 | 8:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h19 | 12:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W33933+ W84903 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 12:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W33933+ G89120+ C24587 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 12:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W33933+ G38520 | 8:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h02 | 12:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G08186+ C24708 | 9:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h37 | 13:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G01148+ C24708 | 9:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h32 | 13:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L87843+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W33973+ G89887 | 9:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h43 | 13:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
W84907 | 10:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h15 | 13:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34060+ W84908 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 14:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W34060+ G89124+ C03172 | 10:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 14:49 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G80055+ G15839 | 11:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h37 | 15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G01153+ G15839 | 11:04 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h33 | 15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
L87902+ Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+ W34063+ G89889 | 11:15 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h43 | 15:58 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 3 changes | |
C02029+ G15900 · G15839 | 11:30 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h07 | 15:37 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W84912 | 12:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 15:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34124+ W84915 | 12:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 16:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G80067+ G88995+ W85292 | 13:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 17:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
G01161+ C24732 | On time 13:05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h34 | 17:39 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W84918 | 14:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 17:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W00587+ W84922 | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h34 | 18:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W00587+ G38533 | 14:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h02 | 18:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
G80080+ G89005+ W85310 | 15:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 19:10 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
W84923 | 16:11 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h15 | 19:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W34268+ G89834 | 16:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h23 | 20:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W84928 | 18:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h14 | 21:26 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
W33861+ G89849 | 18:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h23 | 22:15 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C02033+ G15940 | 19:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h19 | 23:19 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
W84877 | 20:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h13 | 23:25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02056+ C24830 | 20:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h18 | 1:38 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C01960+ G15883 | On time 21:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 7h57 | 4:57 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 1 change | |
C01960+ G15880 · TP395800 | 21:00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 6h54 | 3:54 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:02, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 282 km distance in 3h 9m.
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 3h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 3h 9m |
First train 5:02 |
Last train 21:00 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sun |
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- 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.
- 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.
- 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,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- 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.
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
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