Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) from $17.54*

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) from $17.54*

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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley), starting from $17.54 and averaging $91.57. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 11m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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12:22
Manchester Piccadilly
15:37
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 15m, DirectTransPennine Express
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12:50
Manchester Piccadilly
16:18
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 28m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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12:58
Manchester Piccadilly
17:23
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 25m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressLNER
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13:13
Manchester Piccadilly
18:07
Edinburgh (Waverley)
4h 54m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressCrossCountry
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14:21
Manchester Piccadilly
17:40
Edinburgh (Waverley)
3h 19m, DirectTransPennine Express
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14:50
Manchester Piccadilly
18:21
Paris
3h 31m, Changes requiredNorthernAvanti West Coast
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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details

The Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) train ticket is from $17.54. The average travel time is 3h 11m, covering a distance of approximately 282 mile. There are usually 36 daily trains provided by TransPennine Express,LNER,Avanti West Coast. To plan your train journey in advance, please refer to our train route table below.

First train
First train
04:22
Last train
Last train
21:13
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
282 mile
Price
Price
$17.54*

Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Travel Guide

Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Travel Guide

Arriving in Edinburgh (Waverley)

Every day, up to 36 train depart from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Edinburgh (Waverley), with the shortest journey taking 3h 11m minutes.

Book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley)

Finding cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) doesn't have to be a challenging task. With the right knowledge and by using available discounts and travel options, saving money with Trip.com can become effortless. Here are a few valuable tips to help you save money on your train travel.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards available to cater to different groups of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

How can you make your journey from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) cheaper? One option to consider is splitting your tickets, which can save you around an extra 30% on fares. Instead of purchasing a direct ticket from A to B, you can split the route into two sections: A to C and C to B. This often turns out to be more affordable than buying a direct ticket.

Traveling during off-peak hours

The important thing to note about Off-Peak train tickets is the designated off-peak time. In large cities and towns, the off-peak time for train travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh (Waverley) usually starts at 9:30 am from Monday to Friday, while in other areas it starts at 9:00 am. By planning your journey during these off-peak hours, you can take advantage of cheaper and more comfortable train fares, ensuring a smoother travel experience and avoiding the crowded peak hours.

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*Prices are dynamic and subject to change. Ticket prices vary based on time of day, route, and class. Prices shown do not include split ticket and Railcard discounts.