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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£60
Average price
£75
Fastest journey
3 h 28 m
Average duration
3 h 33 m
Trains per day
36
Distance
294 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £75 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £60.
Of the 36 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 294 km distance in an average of 3 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 36 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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W342135:484h31Manchester Airport (MIA)10:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£601One-way1 change- G89057+W3429118:293h52Manchester Airport (MIA)22:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£611One-way1 change
- W33941+G8904710:293h50Manchester Airport (MIA)14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£611One-way1 change
- W34289+G8905516:293h55Manchester Airport (MIA)20:24Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£611One-way1 change
- W34286+G8959312:174h01Manchester Airport (MIA)16:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£611One-way1 change
W8517710:043h28Manchester Airport (MIA)13:32Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£721One-way0 changes- W8518212:043h32Manchester Airport (MIA)15:36Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£641One-way0 changes
- W851688:043h33Manchester Airport (MIA)11:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£721One-way0 changes
- W8520818:043h34Manchester Airport (MIA)21:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£641One-way0 changes
- W8519114:043h36Manchester Airport (MIA)17:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)£641One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £100.
Distance: 294 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 15 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C25045 · G15885+ G80191 | On time 1:50 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 6h42 | 8:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| G15885+G80191 | On time 2:28 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 6h04 | 8:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
C25044 · C24464+ G66980 | On time 3:21 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h49 | 9:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| C24464+G66980 | 4:07 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h03 | 9:10 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G15887+G80193 | 4:28 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 5h10 | 9:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W85164+G89040 | 5:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h12 | 9:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34213+G89542 | 5:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h31 | 10:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W85164 | 6:03 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h38 | 9:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34213+G89545 | 6:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h02 | 10:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G15888+G80199 | 6:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h49 | 11:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W85168 | 8:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h33 | 11:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34144+G89062 | 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h51 | 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W85177 | 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h28 | 13:32 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W33941+G89047 | 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h50 | 14:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C24597+G80224 | 10:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 15:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G16307+G80226+G89581 | 10:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 15:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W85179 · W85182 | 11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h32 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W85182 | 12:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h32 | 15:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34286+G89593 | 12:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h01 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W34286+G89072 | 12:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h49 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C24608+G80234 | 12:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h47 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| P00053+G80237+G89597 | 12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 17:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W84689+G80234+G89597 | 12:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h43 | 17:31 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W85191 | 14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34290+G89067 | 14:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h51 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C24619+G80247 | 14:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h49 | 19:33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C24526+G80251+G89617 | 14:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h49 | 19:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W85201 | 16:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h36 | 19:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34289+G89055 | 16:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h55 | 20:24 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| C24631+G80259 | 16:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h50 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| W84712+G80259+G89550 | 16:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h46 | 21:34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W85208 | 18:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h34 | 21:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W34291+G89057 | 18:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h52 | 22:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G16016+G80272 | 18:44 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h51 | 23:35 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| G16319+G80273+G89566 | 18:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 4h51 | 23:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 changes | |
| W85210 | 20:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 3h37 | 23:41 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 22:46. The fastest train covers the 294 km distance in 3h 32m.
Distance 294 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 32m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 22:46 |
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FAQs: Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport (MIA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Manchester Airport (MIA) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport (MIA) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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