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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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18

train journeys
per day

175

miles (282 kms)

3hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 06:40

first / last train

8

direct trains

6

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 10 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly is approximately 175 miles (282 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 20 mins.

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    09:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:52
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    10:44
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:12
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    11:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:52
    3 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    12:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:11
    3 hrs 15 mins Direct
    13:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:52
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    14:44
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:12
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    15:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:52
    3 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    16:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:12
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    17:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:52
    3 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    18:44
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:11
    3 hrs 15 mins Direct
    19:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    20:15
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:12
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    21:26
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:52
    3 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    22:15
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:11
    3 hrs 14 mins Direct
    23:25
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:00
    7 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    04:56
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    22:59
    9 hrs 28 mins 1 change
    08:27
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:40
    9 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    09:05
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly

About Edinburgh Waverley Station

Station name Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Address Edinburgh station, Princes Street, Edinburgh, Lothian, EH1 1BB
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 06:40.

First class tickets on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 8 direct services per day from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadilly

First TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Piccadilly, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.