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Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester train prices and times

Looking to travel from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as £15.00, with average prices for this route around £23.60.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Find Tickets
03:44 Edinburgh Gateway	09:22 Manchester Oxford Road	5h 38m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:33 Edinburgh Gateway	10:19 Manchester Victoria	3h 46m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:33 Edinburgh Gateway	10:22 Manchester Oxford Road	3h 49m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:33 Edinburgh Gateway	11:20 Manchester Victoria	4h 47m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:56 Edinburgh Gateway	12:05 Manchester Piccadilly	5h 9m, No direct	Find Tickets
06:56 Edinburgh Gateway	12:11 Paris	5h 15m, No direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester train route details

First train

03:44

Last train

23:25

Departure station

Edinburgh Gateway

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3h 20m

Distance

176 miles

Price

£15.00*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester 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.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards 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 Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester, 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 Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh Gateway to Manchester 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:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak tickets
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Off-peak tickets are cheaper and offer more flexibility for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and suitable for unconventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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As one of the most cost-effective ticket options available, purchasing up to 12 weeks in advance can save you a considerable amount of money.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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