Edinburgh to Manchester Airport Train Tickets & Timetables

Edinburgh to Manchester Airportby train on average takes 3 hrs 40 mins

Edinburgh to Manchester Airport one way only

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Trains depart every 59 minutes
First train leaves Edinburgh at 06:12
Last train leaves Edinburgh at 20:12

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Edinburgh to Manchester Airport train times

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Station Message

Rail replacement bus locations on weekends until Sunday 29 September

Engineering work is taking place between Newcastle and Edinburgh via Morpeth on the weekend of the 28 and 29 September. As a result, buses are replacing trains between Newcastle and Edinburgh.

To manage crowding issues, due to the amount of customers expected to travel, the usual pick up / drop off replacement bus location has been changed.

Advice for CrossCountry, LNER and TransPennine Express customers:

CrossCountry, LNER, and TransPennine Express buses will now operate to and from St Andrew Square. Customers that don't require assisted travel, your nearest exit is Princes Street.

Customers who require assistance should contact the Assisted Travel Teams for each operator or speak with station staff:

Advice for ScotRail customers:

The replacement bus location will be Waterloo Place. Customers that don't require assisted travel, your nearest exit is Princes Street.

Customers who require assistance should contact ScotRail's Assisted Travel Team or speak with station staff.

Edinburgh facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  No
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for NR
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.left-baggage.co.uk/index/locations
  
  0131 516 9834
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- First Class Lounge
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  - Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
  - Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
  - First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.
- Seated Area
  
  No
- Waiting Room
  
  Yes
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Station concourse
- Toilets
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
  
  Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Telephones
  
  Yes
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  Located on the concourse
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  Located on concourse Located by the ticket office
- Bureau De Change
  
  Yes
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Buses pick up from Market Street, which is a right turn out of the station.
  Buses drop off at the bus stop on Jeffrey Street, close to the Leonardo Hotel.
  ScotRail bus replacements:
  Pre-planned: Pick up on Market Street opposite The Doric
  Emergency: Jeffrey Street outside Leonardo Hotel
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
Wifi
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0330 024 0215
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from help point
  Yes - from information point
  Yes - from ticket office
- Information Services Open
  
  Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Arrival Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  There is a Customer Information Point in the Main Concourse opposite the main departure boards.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  0345 077 4224
- Operator Name
  
  APCOA
- Name
  
  New Street: Long Stay
- Spaces
  
  617
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  16
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Parking is chargeable for all vehicles. There is free short term parking for up to 40 minutes at New Street car park
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  223
- Sheltered
  
  Yes
- Cctv
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Annotation
  
  Please do not leave panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles or racks. Panniers, bags or trailers attached to bicycles will be removed and deposited in lost property, a fee may be charged for their return.
- Type
  
  Stands
  Racks
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  If you wish to book assistance but are not sure which train operator you are travelling with, you can call 0800 022 3720. On calling, you will be referred to the appropriate train operator.
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Staff Help Available
  
  Assistance is available from welcome hosts, the travel centre, and the mobility assistance office as well as the customer information point in the main concourse.
  The Mobility Assistance Room is located opposite platform 4.
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sat 04:00 to 00:45
  Sun 06:00 to 00:45
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  No
  
  All Virgin Trains East Coast machines are DDA compliant in the Travel Centre
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  No
  
  All ticket office windows are DDA complaint with lowered ledges for disabled passengers.
  No lowered counter
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Accessible Public Telephones
  
  Available in part on the main concourse during Station Opening times
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  At entrance to Public Toilets
- Step Free Access
  
  There is step free access to all parts of the station with lifts and escalators giving access to the platforms
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  Automatic Ticket Gates operate at Platforms 6, 7, 11, 12, and 13-18.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  Yes
  A drop off area is located at Calton Road, an assistance call point is located beside the lift.
  Assistance is available to and from platforms, please call in advance to use this service. Please contact customer services of the relevant train operator:
  - LNER - 03457 225 333
  - Avanti West Coast - 03453280253
  - ScotRail - 0845 6015 929
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes
First Class lounge
- Details
  Located: the LNER lounge is opposite platform 4.
  Tickets Accepted in London North Eastern Railway First Class Lounge:
  - Fully inter-available First Class Season Ticket (i.e. tickets not specific to one train company)
  - Any First Class Anytime ticket valid for travel on the London North Eastern Railway route
  - Any London North Eastern Railway First Class packages
  - First Advance (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Reader Offer (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER First Class Flat Fare (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Rewards First Class Leisure Single (routed LNER & connections)
  - LNER Self-Print First Class Upgrade voucher (routed LNER & connections)
  - Inclusive Tour Tickets (eg. Superbreak)
  - Weekend First
  - Caledonian Sleeper First Class
  Restricted tickets: All First Class tickets valid only on other train operators.
  Assistance dogs and other well behaved dogs on leads will be permitted in all LNER First Class Lounges.
  Facilities: Toilets, meeting rooms, TV, newspapers, screens with updated train information, telephone.
  Refreshments: Our first class lounges offer a selection of complimentary refreshments such as tea, coffee, water and various crisps and biscuits. Other items are also available to purchase through Lets Eat at Your Seat by scanning the QR code at your table taking you to the LEAYS portal where you will be able to purchase additional items.
  Wi-Fi: Yes
  Showers: Accessible showers are currently unavailable due to refurbishment.

Station Message

From Sunday 02 February 2020 Penalty Fares will apply at this station.

If you wish to take a cycle on ANY TransPennine Express services you MUST make a cycle reservation BEFORE you travel. These can be made up to 15 minutes before the departure time.

How to book a bike space:

"в WhatsApp: 07812 223 336

"в Twitter: @TPEAssist

"в Phone: Call 0345 600 1671 (Option 3)

"в Online/App: Reserve your bike when you buy your ticket at tpexpress.co.uk or on our app. Search TPExpress in the app/play store.

"в Booking Office: Cycle reservations can be requested at any booking office.

PICK UP / DROP OFF at the station

From Tuesday 10th July 2018, Manchester Airport introduced a charge for dropping off at the airport by the entrance to the rail station. Further details of the charge and alternative pick up / drop off points are available here

Manchester Airport facilities

Ticket office
- Ticket Office
  
  Yes
- Prepurchase Collection
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Ticket Machine
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Issued
  
  Yes
- Smartcard Topup
  
  Ticket Office: Yes
  Ticket Machine: Yes
- Smartcard Validator
  
  No
- Smartcard Comments
  
  Smartcards are available from the ticket office, and can be topped up there or using the ticket machine.
- Penalty Fares
  
  Penalty fares apply for TP
Luggage
- Contact Details
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Available
  
  Yes
- Operator Name
  
  Excess Baggage Company
Facilities
- Car Park
  
  Yes
- Seated Area
  
  Yes
- Waiting Room
  
  There are heated waiting rooms located on platforms 1, 2 and 3.
- Trolleys
  
  Yes
- Station Buffet
  
  Yes
  
  Refreshments are available from the shop on platforms 2 and 3.
- Toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Baby Change
  
  Yes
- Telephones
  
  No
- Wi Fi
  
  Yes
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Post Box
  
  Yes
  
  There is a post box located in the Airport Terminals.
- Tourist Information
  
  Yes
  
  There is a tourist information office located within the airport terminals.
- Atm Machine
  
  Yes
  
  There is an ARM located on the concourse beside the escalators.
- Bureau De Change
  
  No
  
  The nearest currency exchange is at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Shops
  
  Yes
  
  There is a shop located on platforms 2 and 3.
- Rail replacement locations
  
  Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L and M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- CCTV
  
  Yes
Toilets
- Available
  
  Yes
- Location
  
  The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The female toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The male toilets are located at the end of Platform 2.
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
Wifi
- Annotation
  
  Find WiFi Hotspots around Manchester Airport station
- Available
  
  Yes
Staffing and customer services
- Staffing Level
  
  Full time
- Lost property
  
  Yes
- Annotation
  
  Customers should use https://www.missingx.com/en to log any lost property.
- Contact Details
  
  Url: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
  
  351 600 1671
- Available
  
  Yes
- Information Available From Staff
  
  Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems
  
  Departure Screens
  Announcements
- Customer Help Points
  
  Yes
  
  Help Points are available on all platforms to contact a member of our team in an emergency or for information when the ticket office is closed. When using the Help Point our CCTV will be monitoring your position for the duration of the call.
- Ticket gates
  
  Yes
Parking
- Name
  
  Manchester Airport Car Parks
- Spaces
  
  0
- Number Accessible Spaces
  
  0
- Accessible Spaces Note
  
  Car parking spaces are available at Terminal 1 arrivals.
- Accessible Car Park Equipment
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
Bicycle Facilities
- Spaces
  
  50
- Sheltered
  
  No
- Cctv
  
  No
- Location
  
  Cycle storage is available at the station building entrance (adjacent to the taxi rank).
Accessibility
- Helpline
  
  0800 107 2149
  
  https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/
- Helpline opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Staff help available opening hours
  
  Mon-Sun 24h
- Induction Loop
  
  Yes
- Accessible Ticket Machines
  
  Yes
- Height Adjusted Ticket Office Counter
  
  Yes
- Ramp For Train Access
  
  Yes
- Accessible Taxis
  
  No
- Accessible toilets
  
  Yes
  
  The accessible toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2, these toilets are operated by a radar key. There is also an accessible Changing Places facility located behind the lifts, at the end of platform 3. This is also accessed using a radar key.
- Step Free Access
  
  This station is category A. Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. There are train boarding ramps available at this station, and they are also carried on board all TransPennine Express trains.
  Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Ticket Gates
  
  Yes
  
  A wide gate is provided for wheelchair users and customers with prams, push chairs and luggage.
- Impaired Mobility Set Down
  
  Yes
  
  Railway staff will assist customers arriving by train from their train to Station Assistance Point 1, near the front of the station. If onward assistance is needed, for example to an airport terminal, customers will need to contact their airline directly to arrange this.
- Wheelchairs Available
  
  Yes

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