Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh Trains

Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Old Trafford (Station) and Edinburgh takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. 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 26m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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4h 36m

£67–113

Old Trafford (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:53 PM → 11:41 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
11:53 PM → 9:41 AM
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9h 48m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:41 AM
8h 48m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

12:53 AM → 9:40 AM
8h 47m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:39 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:38 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
3:53 PM → 7:39 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 9:39 PM
3h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:53 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:53 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
11:53 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
1:53 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
Show more

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.

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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