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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.

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VND 390,354
Mon1Dec
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VND 383,383
Tue2Dec
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VND 402,552
Wed3Dec
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VND 367,699
Thu4Dec
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VND 402,552
Fri5Dec
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VND 487,942
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Edinburgh to Manchester Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as VND 367,700, with average prices for this route around VND 561,831.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalOperator
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20:12
3h 9m, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
23:21
Manchester Oxford Road
TransPennine Express
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21:00
10h 10m, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
07:10
+1
Manchester Victoria
LNERTransPennine Express
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21:00
11h 20m, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
08:20
+1
Manchester Victoria
LNERTransPennine Express
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22:58
9h 25m, Changes required
Edinburgh Park
08:23
+1
Manchester Oxford Road
ScotRailTransPennine Express
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23:25
9h 57m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
09:22
+1
Manchester Oxford Road
ScotRailTransPennine Express
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23:25
10h 54m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
10:19
+1
Paris
ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern
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Edinburgh to Manchester Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:12
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester
Journey time
Journey time
3h 9m
Distance
Distance
282 km
Price
Price
VND 367,700*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Manchester for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets for greater savings

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Edinburgh to Manchester train ticket types

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