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How to get fromUniversity of Manchester to Edinburghby train, rideshare, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from University of Manchester to Edinburgh by train, rideshare, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Manchester Airport - Edinburgh
    3h 28m
    £80–140

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester to Edinburghrideshare rideshare 209.6 mi
    4h 45m
    £15–25

  3. Fly Manchester Airport to Edinburgh Airport

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 16m
    £54–148

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from University Shopping Centre to Leigh Bus Stationbus bus V1
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 26m
    £74–134

  5. Drive 211.3 mi

    1. Drive from University of Manchester to Edinburghcar car 211.3 mi
    3h 54m
    £52–74

  6. 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
    4h 52m
    £70–168

  7. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    5h 38m
    £69–198

University of Manchester to Edinburgh by foot and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration3h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 28m

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

TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Oxford Road to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–140 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, Ryanair, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) every 3 hours.

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