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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 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours 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 11m
Duration
222 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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4h 29m
£52–131

Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly 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 Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express8h 48m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express8h 47m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 1m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 50m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 56m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 44m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 54m • 2 changes
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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.

Map of how to get from Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Old Trafford to Edinburgh Waverley via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 4h 29m.

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