How to get from Edinburgh to Manchester
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Manchester. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 09m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 297 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
297 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €42Checked Sep 5 | 1h 09mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €31Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 4h 34m1 transfer | See Train details |
- Flight€42Checked Sep 51h 09m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€31Omio catalogue, Sep 94h 34m · 1 transferSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Manchester: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh Airport → Manchester Airportflight1h 09m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Edinburgh to Manchester
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€39October 2026
€54Departures from Edinburgh to Manchester
TransPennine Express runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:12 and the last at 18:12.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Expresstrain | 7 | 06:12 | 18:12 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Manchester works
Start with a flight from Edinburgh to Manchester, about 1h 9m. In total it's roughly €42 over 1h 9m, direct, no transfers.
Edinburgh to Manchester: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 09m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Manchester from Edinburgh?
About 297 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Manchester cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €42 to €64. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 09m.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Manchester?
About 1h 09m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Edinburgh and Manchester?
Edinburgh is EDI and Manchester is MAN, so this route is usually written EDI to MAN.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Manchester?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Manchester?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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