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Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as TWD 599, with average prices for this route around TWD 1,009. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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DepartureArrivalDurationOperator
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05:29
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:46
Manchester Victoria
5h 17m, Changes requiredTransPennine Express
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06:06
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:17
Manchester Victoria
4h 11m, Changes requiredCrossCountryTransPennine Express
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06:12
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:07
Manchester Victoria
3h 55m, Changes requiredTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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06:30
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:46
Manchester Victoria
4h 16m, Changes requiredLNERTransPennine Express
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06:52
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:19
Manchester Victoria
3h 27m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastNorthern
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06:52
Edinburgh (Waverley)
10:33
Paris
3h 41m, Changes requiredAvanti West CoastNorthern
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Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria Train Route Details

First train
First train
00:00
Last train
Last train
21:00
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Victoria
Journey time
Journey time
3h 17m
Distance
Distance
281 km
Price
Price
TWD 599*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.
Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types 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%

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 to Manchester Victoria, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.
Travel in a group to save 1/3

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh to Manchester Victoria more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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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%.