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Explore cheap prices from Manchester to Edinburgh
Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, along with train details. Our users discover these prices, which are updated daily. Given the frequent price changes, please refer to the latest update.
*Price changes due to the real-time price fluctuations, please refer to the latest price.
Manchester to Edinburgh train prices and times
Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh, starting from AU$60.37 and averaging AU$48.95. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 8m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.
| Departs | Arrives | Operator | Find Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
16:25 Manchester Oxford Road | 19:40 Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
16:56 Deansgate | 20:24 Edinburgh (Waverley) |   | Find Tickets |
16:58 Manchester Victoria | 21:25 Edinburgh (Waverley) |  | Find Tickets |
18:24 Manchester Oxford Road | 21:38 Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
18:56 Deansgate | 22:21 Edinburgh (Waverley) | | Find Tickets |
18:58 Manchester Victoria | 23:24 Paris | | Find Tickets |
Manchester to Edinburgh train route details
First train
04:57
Last train
23:40
Journey time
3h 8m
Distance
282 km
Price
AU$60.37*
How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Edinburgh
Travelling in off-peak train times
Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.
Using the Railcard for 1/3 off
You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Edinburgh for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16-25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.
Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%
Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.
Book in advance to save an average of 61%
Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Edinburgh ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Group travels to save 1/3
If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Manchester to Edinburgh more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.
Manchester to Edinburgh train ticket types
Save money on your trip from Manchester to Edinburgh with suitable train tickets. It's a great way to spend less!
Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
Season tickets allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.
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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.