Edinburgh to Old Trafford Trains

Edinburgh to Old Trafford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Old Trafford takes 4h and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Old Trafford. 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: 224 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...

3h 38m

£67–108

Edinburgh to Old Trafford train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Old Trafford. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Old Trafford at 12:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Oxford Road and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 2:04 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
10:52 AM → 2:34 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:34 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:34 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 52m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:12 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:34 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:13 AM → 10:04 AM
3h 51m • 2 changes
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 2 changes
8:11 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Old Trafford? 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.

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Old Trafford, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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