What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Old Trafford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Old Trafford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Manchester Oxford Road via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Old Trafford is 226 miles. The road distance is 211.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Old Trafford without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Old Trafford train from?

Edinburgh to Old Trafford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £50 - £160 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Old Trafford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Old Trafford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Old Trafford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Edinburgh to Old Trafford.

Where can I stay near Old Trafford?

There are 3600+ hotels available in Old Trafford.

Edinburgh to Old Trafford - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Old Trafford by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 37m
£82–138
Drive 210.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Old Traffordcar 210.2 mi
3h 51m
£52–74
Fly to Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
5h 5m
£54–152
Train via Preston
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Deansgatetrain Blackpool North - Manchester Airport / ...
3h 48m
£68–142
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 44m
£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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 58m
£74–168

Edinburgh to Old Trafford by train, bus, and foot

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 224.2 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Old Trafford, 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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