The average train between Manchester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). 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 Manchester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
The distance between Manchester and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 283.7 km. The road distance is 363 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m.