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Ashton-under-Lyne to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Edinburgh takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Ashton-under-Lyne to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h
Duration
227 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 48m
£68–113

Ashton-under-Lyne to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ashton-under-Lyne and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 4m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 59m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express4h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashton-under-Lyne to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 226.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Ashton-under-Lyne, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.

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