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Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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The average train between Old Trafford (Station) and Edinburgh takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Old Trafford (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.

4h 29m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
4h 40m
£67–113

Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Old Trafford (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Old Trafford (Station) is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 43m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 47m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 47m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 43m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express8h 48m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 39m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express8h 47m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 44m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 40m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change

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    MetrolinkTransPennine Express3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Old Trafford (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: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Old Trafford (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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