Manchester to Edinburgh by train
Manchester Piccadilly → Edinburgh Waverley
Trains link Manchester (Manchester Piccadilly) and Edinburgh (Edinburgh Waverley) in about 3h 11m at best, with no changes needed.
- Fastest
- ≈ 3h 11m
- Typical
- ≈ 3h 35m
- Direct trains
- Yes
- Fewest changes
- 0
- Operators
- Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, LNER
How long does the train from Manchester to Edinburgh take?
The fastest trains cover Manchester to Edinburgh in about 3h 11m; a typical journey takes around 3h 35m.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Edinburgh?
Yes: direct trains run between Manchester Piccadilly and Edinburgh Waverley.
Legendary routes through Manchester or Edinburgh
- LNER Azuma London → Edinburgh
- Avanti West Coast London → Manchester
- Belmond Royal Scotsman Edinburgh → Edinburgh
- Highland Main Line Edinburgh → Inverness
More trains from Manchester
- Manchester → Preston ≈ 38 min · direct
- Manchester → Liverpool ≈ 48 min · direct
- Manchester → Sheffield ≈ 50 min · direct
- Manchester → Leeds ≈ 1h 01m · direct
- Manchester → Chester ≈ 1h 05m · direct
- Manchester → Birmingham ≈ 1h 30m · direct
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Journey figures are typical values sampled from public European schedule data; exact times vary by day. Always check the operator when booking.