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Find the best prices from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly, starting from OMR 14.260 and averaging OMR 8.200. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 13m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
21:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 07:26 +1Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
21:00 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 07:37 +1Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
22:58 Edinburgh Park | 08:27 +1Manchester Piccadilly |  | Find Tickets |
23:25 Edinburgh Gateway | 09:26 +1Manchester Piccadilly | | Find Tickets |
23:25 Edinburgh Gateway | 10:54 +1Manchester Piccadilly |   | Find Tickets |
23:45 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 07:58 +1Paris |  | Find Tickets |
Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train route details
First train
06:12
Last train
23:45
Journey time
3h 13m
Distance
283 km
Price
OMR 14.260*
How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly
Travelling in off-peak train times
We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.
Split Tickets for greater savings
Splitting tickets involves buying separate, cheaper tickets for different parts of your journey on the same train instead of just one ticket for the entire trip. For instance, if you're travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly, you might find that purchasing a ticket from A to C, then C to B costs less than a direct ticket. This method is perfectly legal and often doesn’t require leaving your seat.
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 Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels 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 Piccadilly train ticket types
Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
Valid for both an outward and return journey from the same destination on your chosen route.
Advance train tickets
As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.