The average train between Edinburgh and Old Trafford (Station) takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Old Trafford (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 and Old Trafford (Station). The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Old Trafford (Station) at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station). However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Old Trafford (Station) station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
The distance between Edinburgh and Old Trafford (Station) is 283.6 km. The road distance is 361 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.