What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Greater Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

The distance between Edinburgh and Greater Manchester is 223 miles. The road distance is 213.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Greater Manchester train from?

Edinburgh to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 48m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Greater Manchester train arrive?

Edinburgh to Greater Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Greater Manchester is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester.

Where can I stay near Greater Manchester?

There are 3600+ hotels available in Greater Manchester.

Edinburgh to Greater Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Greater Manchester by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 17m
£82–138
Drive 212.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Greater Manchestercar 212.2 mi
3h 56m
£52–75
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
4h 48m
£54–150
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to The Trafford Centre Bus Stationbus 132
4h 43m
£79–126
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
5h 34m
£68–186
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Stockporttrain
5h 55m
£86–164

Edinburgh to Greater Manchester by train and bus

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 222 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Greater Manchester, England?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and four other airlines fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 3 hours.

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