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Here are this week's cheapest tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, 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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NZD 30.21
الاثنين10نوفمبر
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NZD 32.65
الثلاثاء11نوفمبر
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NZD 32.65
الأربعاء12نوفمبر
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NZD 32.65
الخميس13نوفمبر
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NZD 28.57
الجمعة14نوفمبر
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NZD 32.65
السبت15نوفمبر
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Edinburgh to Manchester Airport Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, starting from NZD 28.57 and averaging NZD 57.24. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 30 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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12:07
4 hours 50 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
16:57
Manchester Airport
CrossCountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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12:07
4 hours 53 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
17:00
Manchester Airport
CrossCountryTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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12:12
3 hours 32 minutes, Direct
Edinburgh (Waverley)
15:44
Manchester Airport
TransPennine Express
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12:30
4 hours 30 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
17:00
Manchester Airport
LNERTransPennine ExpressNorthern
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12:30
4 hours 39 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
17:09
Manchester Airport
LNERTransPennine Express
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12:52
3 hours 52 minutes, Changes required
Edinburgh (Waverley)
16:44
Paris
Avanti West CoastTransPennine Express
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Edinburgh to Manchester Airport Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:06
Last train
Last train
23:45
Departure station
Departure station
Edinburgh
Arrival station
Arrival station
Manchester Airport
Journey time
Journey time
3 hours 30 minutes
Distance
Distance
294 km
Price
Price
NZD 28.57*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport

Traveling in off-peak train times

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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport can result in significant cost savings.
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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport 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 Edinburgh to Manchester Airport, 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 typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Manchester Airport ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.
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 Airport more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh to Manchester Airport train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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