Manchester to Edinburgh by train
Travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh by train takes about 4h 15m, run by TransPennine Express. A cheaper option we found is bus, at €34. The train is still the quickest.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainManchester → CarlisleTransPennine Express
- 2trainCarlisle → EdinburghTransPennine Express
train or bus?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | €64 | 4h 15m | 1 transfer |
| bus | €34 | 5h 40m | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Manchester to Edinburgh by train: common questions
How long does Manchester to Edinburgh take by train?
About 4h 15m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Manchester to Edinburgh?
The best price in our latest check was €64. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Manchester to Edinburgh?
TransPennine Express. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the bus better?
The bus is cheaper at €34. The train wins on journey time.
What Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
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