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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) train route details

First train
First train
08:26
Last train
Last train
23:50
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester Piccadilly
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time
Journey time
3h 13m
Distance
Distance
283 km
Price
Price
AU$ 19.17*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, LNER

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Check all Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) journeys scheduled for today, complete with key details such as train times, whether the service is direct, total travel time, and the train operator - everything you need to travel today
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23:50
8h 42m, 1 change
Manchester Piccadilly
08:32
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Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Manchester Piccadilly this week

Typical ticket prices between Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh (Waverley) are around AU$ 19.17, though selecting Off-Peak or Advance fares can make your trip even more budget-friendly. Explore the options below to secure the price that suits you best!

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AU$ 26.71
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Mon9Mar
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AU$ 19.17
Tue10Mar
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AU$ 20.60
Wed11Mar
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AU$ 26.71
Thu12Mar
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Fri13Mar
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Season tickets for frequent travellers

Regular commuters travelling between Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh (Waverley) - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

To enjoy a calmer and often cheaper journey, we recommend choosing Off-Peak services and steering clear of the busy rush-hour periods. While timings differ slightly by operator, it's usually best to avoid travelling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. On weekends and bank holidays, Off-Peak fares apply all day.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley). Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.

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