The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manchester Piccadilly Station takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Piccadilly Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manchester Piccadilly Station. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Manchester Piccadilly Station at 9:26 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Piccadilly Station? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Piccadilly Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly Station station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, depart from Haymarket station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Piccadilly Station train services, operated by Edinburgh Trams, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Manchester Piccadilly Station is 284.2 km. The road distance is 364 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Haymarket to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m.