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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Stations

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23

train journeys
per day

175

miles (281 kms)

3hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

06:12 / 00:22

first / last train

8

direct trains

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Stations , with 8 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Stations is approximately 175 miles (281 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 54 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:12
    3 hrs 10 mins Direct
    09:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:52
    3 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    10:19
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:04
    4 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    11:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:12
    3 hrs 10 mins Direct
    11:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:52
    3 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    12:18
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:07
    4 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:11
    3 hrs 11 mins Direct
    13:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:52
    3 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    14:18
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:08
    4 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    15:20
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:12
    3 hrs 10 mins Direct
    15:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:52
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    16:09
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:05
    4 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    17:17
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:12
    3 hrs 10 mins Direct
    17:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:52
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    18:09
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:08
    4 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    19:16
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:11
    3 hrs 11 mins Direct
    19:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:52
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    20:09
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley to Deansgate
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:07
    4 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    21:21
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Victoria
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:12
    3 hrs 10 mins Direct
    21:22
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:52
    3 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    22:09
    Edinburgh Waverley
    Deansgate
    Edinburgh Waverley to Deansgate

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 Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:40
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:40
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:40
Thursday 06:30 - 22:40
Friday 06:30 - 22:40
Saturday 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 54 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:22.

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

Amenities on trains between Edinburgh Waverley and Manchester Stations 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 Stations

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

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