Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Swinton, Greater Manchester 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 45m
Duration: 218 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wigan North Western

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4h 19m

£75–129

Swinton, Greater Manchester to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Swinton, Greater Manchester and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swinton, Greater Manchester is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Swinton (Manchester) and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
2:42 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 36m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

9:39 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
11:39 AM → 4:20 PM
4h 41m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 6:19 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
3:39 PM → 8:24 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:42 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
10:42 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
12:42 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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