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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as $7.58, with average prices for this route around $32.34. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Sun, Sep 7
From $16.23
Mon, Sep 8
From $18.93
Tue, Sep 9
From $15.15
Wed, Sep 10
From $13.59
Thu, Sep 11
From $7.58
Fri, Sep 12
From $16.23
Sat, Sep 13
From $8.62

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
10:14 Manchester Piccadilly	14:59 Edinburgh (Waverley)	4h 45m, Changes required	Find Tickets
10:30 Manchester Piccadilly	15:39 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 9m, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:01 Manchester Piccadilly	16:20 Edinburgh (Waverley)	4h 19m, Changes required	Find Tickets
12:26 Manchester Piccadilly	15:39 Edinburgh (Waverley)	3h 13m, Direct	Find Tickets
12:32 Manchester Piccadilly	17:43 Edinburgh (Waverley)	5h 11m, Changes required	Find Tickets
14:26 Manchester Piccadilly	17:43 Paris	3h 17m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train

08:09

Last train

21:17

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

3h 13m

Distance

176 miles

Price

$7.58*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh 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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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