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Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley) train route details

First train
First train
02:52
Last train
Last train
22:15
Departure city
Departure city
Manchester
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh (Waverley)
Journey time
Journey time
3h 8m
Distance
Distance
282 km
Price
Price
S$ 39.32*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

What are the next train times from Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley)?

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17:15
4h 19m, 1 change
Manchester Victoria
21:34
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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18:24
3h 14m, Direct
Manchester Oxford Road
21:38
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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18:56
3h 25m, 1 change
Deansgate
22:21
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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19:00
4h 7m, 1 change
Manchester Victoria
23:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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19:15
4h 20m, 1 change
Manchester Victoria
23:35
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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19:45
3h 54m, 1 change
Manchester Victoria
23:39
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TransPennine ExpressLNER
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Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh (Waverley) from Manchester this week

Typical ticket prices between Manchester and Edinburgh (Waverley) are around S$ 39.32, 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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Mon20Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 48.16
18:5622:21
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S$ 48.16
Tue21Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 41.67
20:1506:47
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S$ 41.67
Wed22Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 52.49
20:1506:47
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S$ 52.49
Thu23Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 57.00
20:1506:48
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S$ 57.00
Fri24Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 57.90
18:5622:22
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S$ 57.90
Sat25Jul
Cheapest train of the day
S$ 75.04
18:5222:26
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S$ 75.04
Sun26Jul
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How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh (Waverley)

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

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