Manchester to Edinburgh trains
TransPennine Express operates direct services from Manchester Piccadilly to Edinburgh via the scenic route through the Lake District and Carlisle. Avanti West Coast offers a faster but less direct alternative via Preston and the West Coast Main Line.
From
£45
Duration
3h 20m
Distance
344 km
Frequency
Hourly
Route information
- Operators
- TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast
- Departure stations
- Manchester Piccadilly
- Arrival stations
- Edinburgh Waverley
- Typical journey time
- 3h 20m
- Services
- Hourly
Travel tips
- 1The TPE route passes through the Lake District with great views
- 2Avanti via Preston and Carlisle is sometimes faster
- 3Book early for cheapest Advance fares on this long-distance route
- 4Consider breaking the journey at Carlisle or the Lake District