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Musselburgh to Manchester Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Musselburgh to Manchester? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as €28.00, with average prices for this route around €86.83. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
22:54 10h 28m, Changes required Musselburgh	09:22 +1 Manchester Oxford Road		Find Tickets
23:14 10h 55m, Changes required Musselburgh	10:09 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Musselburgh to Manchester Train Route Details

First train

06:36

Last train

23:14

Departure station

Musselburgh

Arrival station

Manchester

Journey time

3h 28m

Distance

279 km

Price

€28.00*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Musselburgh to Manchester

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Musselburgh 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.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travelers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit 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 Musselburgh 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 Musselburgh to Manchester 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 Musselburgh to Manchester more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Musselburgh to Manchester 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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Musselburgh to Manchester Train prices and times

Musselburgh to Manchester Train Route Details