What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

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

Is there a direct bus between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh is 223 miles. The road distance is 211.9 miles.

How long does it take to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 17m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train from?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train, bus or fly from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train arrive?

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

Book your Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

Book your Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Can I share a ride from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh by train, bus, rideshare, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
3h 17m
£80–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 37m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 39m
£34–58
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
4h 56m
£54–147
Train via Wigan Wallgate
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 54m
£79–135
Drive 210.7 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburghcar 210.7 mi
3h 54m
£52–75
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 32m
£70–168
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 21m
£69–203

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 221.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 39m.

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