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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester Piccadilly Station 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.

3h 16m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester Piccadilly Station is at 8:21 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 20m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 16m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 15m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Manchester Piccadilly Station 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: 221.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Manchester Piccadilly Station, 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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