The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€70
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
31
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh will cost around €70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
W84746 · W852108:13 PM3h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:45 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€361One-way1 transfer
W84719 · W852085:19 PM4h19Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:38 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€391One-way1 transfer
G86232+
W341448:45 AM3h35Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€491One-way1 transfer
G86251+
W3394110:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€491One-way1 transfer
G86226+
W3428612:45 PM3h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€491One-way1 transfer
W85175 · W851688:13 AM3h24Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€721One-way1 transfer
W85197 · W852014:12 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€641One-way1 transfer
W84746 · W852108:13 PM3h32Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:45 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€361One-way1 transfer
G86226+
W3428612:45 PM3h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€491One-way1 transfer
G86251+
W3394110:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€491One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €31, and a train costs an average of €35.
Distance: 283 km
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€77 Average price | €51 Average price Cheapest |
5h 27m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Liverpool to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Edinburgh trains for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A30417+ P28614+ W85164 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G86248+ W34023+ W85164 | 5:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G86217+ W34213 | 6:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85174 · W85168 | 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86232+ W34144 | 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86237+ W33941 | 9:15 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h04 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84670 · W85177 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h13 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
P24225+ C01369+ W85177 | 9:22 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h10 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G89639+ W85177 | 9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86241+ C01369+ W85177 | 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h47 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G86251+ W33941 | 10:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84683 · W85182 | 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h17 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G89647+ W85182 | 11:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86218+ W33935+ W85182 | 11:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h51 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G86226+ W34286 | 12:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84695 · W85191 | 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G89657+ W85191 | 1:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86233+ C01372+ W85191 | 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
G86242+ W34290 | 2:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84705 · W85201 | 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G89664+ W85201 | 3:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85197 · W85201 | 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84725+ W34291 | 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G89637+ W34291 | 6:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h42 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G86247+ W34288+ W85210 | 7:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
W84746 · W85210 | 8:13 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €35 but you can travel from only €31 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 4h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €35 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool and Edinburgh from €31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Edinburgh
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- The Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:21 - 00:13 Sunday 07:41 - 00:13 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: News agent Convenience store
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms via Moorfields entrance are accessible via lifts. However the Old Hall Street entrance has no disabled access.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located in the Concourse at the Moorfields Entrance of the station; these toilets are operated by a radar key. Access to the National key toilets is controlled by the barrier line station staff.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Moorfields Station, Moorfields , Liverpool L2
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage 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).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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