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Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SEK 200.08, with average prices for this route around SEK 298.18. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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20:00
3h 25m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
23:25
Manchester Piccadilly
ScotRailTransPennine Express
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20:31
7h 13m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
03:44
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ScotRailLNERTransPennine Express
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20:31
10h 18m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
06:49
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ScotRailLNERTransPennine Express
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23:15
8h 43m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
07:58
+1
Manchester Piccadilly
ScotRailAvanti West CoastNorthern
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23:25
10h 1m, Changes required
Edinburgh Gateway
09:26
+1
Paris
ScotRailTransPennine Express
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Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly Train Route Details

First train
First train
03:44
Last train
Last train
23:25
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh Gateway
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Piccadilly
Journey time
Journey time
3h 24m
Distance
Distance
283 km
Price
Price
SEK 200.08*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly can result in significant cost savings.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly 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%

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 Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly, 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%

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 Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling 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 traveling from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Piccadilly train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for SplitTickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for SplitTickets is 30%.