Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train with TransPennine Express

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for 09 Jul

Cheapest price

£60

Average price

£60

Fastest journey

3 h 50 m

Average duration

3 h 50 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

294 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £60 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MAN) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .

The slowest trains will take 3 h 50 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.

Avanti West Coast
09:293h50
Manchester Airport (MAN)
13:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£601One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £18.

Distance: 293 km

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Coach

£45

Average Price

£29

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

6h 41m

Average total duration

6h 11m

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30m

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

Showing trains for today, Tuesday 8 July
Last updated at 02:12
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26820
On time
07:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h33
10:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
0 changesdirect
northern_railY02356+avanti_west_coastW10500
On time
07:29 Manchester Airport (MIA)
3h51
11:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 change
transpennine_expressC26853+london_north_eastern_railwayY23421
On time
07:44 Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h38
12:22 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1 change
northern_railY02162+transpennine_expressC27131+avanti_west_coastW09867+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
07:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h44
12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 changes
northern_railY02162+transpennine_expressC27122+cross_countryC23652
On time
07:48 Manchester Airport (MIA)
5h21
13:09 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2 changes
transpennine_expressC27294+east_midlands_railwayY07542+avanti_west_coastP00490+transpennine_expressC26814
On time
08:04 Manchester Airport (MIA)
4h28
12:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3 changes

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

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

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Trains from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
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 £14
Distance
293 km
Average train duration
4h 4m
Cheapest ticket price
£18
Trains per day
9
Direct trains
3
Fastest train
3h 33m
First train
07:04
Last train
11:29
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 £14

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

TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains will get you from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with TransPennine Express:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 33 min
  • Cheapest Price: £25

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

FAQs: Travel by train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MAN) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

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LockersLockers
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AccessibilityAccessibility
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LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
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Bike ParkingBike Parking
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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
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
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.

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