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Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley), starting from €16.60 and averaging €27.98. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 45 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
23:49 9 hours 16 minutes, Changes required Eccles (Manchester)	09:05 +1 Edinburgh (Waverley)		Find Tickets
23:49 9 hours 52 minutes, Changes required Eccles (Manchester)	09:41 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details

First train

01:33

Last train

23:49

Departure station

Eccles

Arrival station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Journey time

3 hours 45 minutes

Distance

280 km

Price

€16.60*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley)

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 Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) 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%

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 Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley), 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%

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 Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) 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

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 Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) 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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Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train prices and times

Eccles to Edinburgh (Waverley) Train Route Details