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Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as € 32.18, with average prices for this route around € 28.33. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Thu, Sep 4
From € 62.67
Fri, Sep 5
From € 56.78
Sat, Sep 6
From € 51.93
Sun, Sep 7
From € 32.18
Mon, Sep 8
From € 49.74
Tue, Sep 9
From € 40.63
Wed, Sep 10
From € 40.63

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
16:11 Edinburgh (Waverley)	19:26 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 15m, Direct	Find Tickets
16:52 Edinburgh (Waverley)	20:15 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 23m, No direct	Find Tickets
17:07 Edinburgh (Waverley)	22:02 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 55m, No direct	Find Tickets
17:30 Edinburgh (Waverley)	22:05 Manchester Piccadilly	4h 35m, No direct	Find Tickets
18:12 Edinburgh (Waverley)	21:26 Manchester Piccadilly	3h 14m, Direct	Find Tickets
18:52 Edinburgh (Waverley)	22:15 Paris	3h 23m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train route details

First train

00:00

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Manchester Piccadilly

Journey time

3h 13m

Distance

283 km

Price

€ 32.18*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly

Travelling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly 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 to save an average extra 30%

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 Piccadilly, 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%

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 travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

Save money on your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train prices and times

Edinburgh to Manchester Piccadilly train route details