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Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Old Trafford (Station) takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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.

3h 42m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£78
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station) train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Old Trafford (Station). The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, 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 Preston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 44m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 1m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 42m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink5h 24m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 33m • 2 changes
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedMetrolink3h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Old Trafford via Preston, Deansgate, and Deansgate-Castlefield in around 3h 40m.

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