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How to get fromManchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarkettrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    3h 36m
    £89–144

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus Air
    5h 9m
    £32–57

  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburgh-EDIrideshare rideshare 216.5 mi
    3h 47m

  4. Drive 216.5 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car car 216.5 mi
    3h 47m
    £53–76

  5. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    4h 22m
    £44–137

  6. Train via Wigan Wallgate

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Haymarkettrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 46m
    £78–145

  7. Train to Liverpool, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    4h 30m
    £61–175

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    3h 57m
    £61–158

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHX - GLA
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    5h 30m
    £67–180

Manchester to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £75–140 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Terminal via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 9m.

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