It takes an average of 5h 36m to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria by train, over a distance of around 175 miles (281 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria and tickets for this journey start from £70 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:33 | |
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Last train | 23:18 | |
Departure station | Edinburgh Gateway | |
Arrival station | Manchester Victoria | |
Journey time | From 3h 28m | |
Distance | 175 miles (281 km) | |
Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £70 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Lumo |
If you want to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria by train to take around 5 hours 36 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 32 trains per day running on this route, which spans 175 miles (281 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Manchester Victoria. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Lumo. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria start from £70.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Edinburgh Gateway and Manchester Victoria is 5 hours and 36 minutes, with around 32 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria is 3 hours and 28 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria can start from as little as £70 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
No, there are no direct train services from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria. Travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria leaves at 05:33. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria leaves at 23:18. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester Victoria cover a distance of around 175 miles (281 km) during the journey.
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