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Explore cheap prices from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh

Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Manchester Piccadilly 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.

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PHP 967.33
Thu18Sep
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PHP 963.46
Fri19Sep
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PHP 820.30
Sat20Sep
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PHP 947.98
Sun21Sep
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PHP 742.91
Mon22Sep
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PHP 874.47
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PHP 866.73
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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh, starting from PHP 742.91 and averaging PHP 1,851.08. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 11m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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16:50
3h 34m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
20:24
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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18:21
3h 17m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
21:38
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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18:50
3h 31m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
22:21
Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West Coast
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20:22
3h 19m, Direct
Manchester Piccadilly
23:41
Edinburgh (Waverley)
TransPennine Express
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20:33
10h 14m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
06:47
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Edinburgh (Waverley)
NorthernAvanti West CoastScotRail
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21:13
10h 56m, Changes required
Manchester Piccadilly
08:09
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Paris
TransPennine ExpressLNER
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Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh Train Route Details

First train
First train
04:57
Last train
Last train
21:13
Departure station
Departure station
Manchester Piccadilly
Arrival station
Arrival station
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
3h 11m
Distance
Distance
283 km
Price
Price
PHP 742.91*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh

Traveling in off-peak train times

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh 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

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

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 Piccadilly 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%

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 Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh 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 planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh 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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