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

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station station. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

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

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.

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Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station

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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to rideshare which costs £15 - £25 and takes 4h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £75 - £140.

Q: How far is it from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station?

The distance between Manchester Piccadilly Station and Edinburgh Waverley Station is 223 miles. The road distance is 211.6 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £75 - £140.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £75 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 5h 54m, you could also fly, which costs £50 - £150 and takes 5h 4m.

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There are 8 ways to get from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station 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
£75–140
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare 209.6 mi
4h 47m
£15–25
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Uk090 / ...
5h 54m
£29–61
Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane MAN - EDI
5h 4m
£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 56m
£79–145
Drive 210.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Stationcar 210.3 mi
3h 53m
£51–74
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 39m
£70–163
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 17m
£69–193

Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station by train

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Distance: 221.3 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Manchester Piccadilly Station to Edinburgh Waverley Station via Shudehill Interchange, Buchanan Bus Station, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 5h 54m.

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