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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh
- Cheapest price on Nov 15
- €38
- Average ticket price on Nov 15
- €122
- Fastest journey on Nov 15
- 3 h 59 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 15
- 4 h 2 m
- Trains on Nov 15
- 26
- 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 €122 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €38.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
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C019135:17 PM 5h56 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 11:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €38 1 One-way 1 transfer- W84723+
W333726:20 PM 4h06 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €59 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84713+W33374
4:20 PM 4h04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €59 1 One-way 1 transfer - W85199+W33372
6:12 PM 4h14 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 10:26 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €59 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84707 · W85200
3:20 PM 4h19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 7:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €67 1 One-way 1 transfer
- W84699+W33375
2:20 PM 3h59 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €132 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84688+W33373
12:20 PM 4h00 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €132 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84675+W33186
10:20 AM 4h02 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €132 1 One-way 1 transfer - W84713+W33374
4:20 PM 4h04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €59 1 One-way 1 transfer - W33375+
G896632:15 PM 4h04 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 6:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) €132 1 One-way 1 transfer
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €15 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:30. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 3h 7m.
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 7m |
First train 12:17 AM |
Last train 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 91 days |
Live departures
Liverpool to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday, November 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33753+G86251 | Delayed 12:44 PM 10:45 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 2:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01371+W85183+G86218 | Delayed 12:51 PM 11:45 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33799+G86226 | Delayed 1:38 PM 12:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84693 · W85193 | On time 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h18 | 5:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85193+G89657 | Delayed 3:03 PM 1:39 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 5:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01373+W85193+G86233 | Delayed 2:37 PM 1:43 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h54 | 5:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33797+G86242 | Delayed 3:38 PM 2:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h36 | 6:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84706 · W85202 | On time 3:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 7:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85202+G89664 | Delayed 5:04 PM 3:39 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 7:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33795+W85202+G86252 | Delayed 4:38 PM 3:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 7:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33798+G86219 | Delayed 5:38 PM 4:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h38 | 8:23 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84717 · W85207 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h22 | 9:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85207+G89633 | Delayed 7:03 PM 5:39 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 9:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33796+W85207+G86227 | Delayed 6:38 PM 5:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 9:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84724+W33794 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h03 | 10:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33794+P24223 | Delayed 7:27 PM 6:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h00 | 10:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33794+G89637 | Delayed 7:55 PM 6:39 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h43 | 10:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33709+ G30631+P23880+ L87915 | Delayed 8:41 PM 6:58 PMMoorfields (MRF) | 5h38 | 12:36 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, November 15 | |||||
| W33186+G89644 | 10:15 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h07 | 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33186+W84675 | 10:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 2:22 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
G15991+ G01066 | 10:25 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h48 | 4:13 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W33144+W85184+S17877+ Y63019 | 10:40 AM Moorfields (MRF) | 4h59 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4 transfers | |
| W33261 · W33144+W85184 | 10:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h56 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84681+W33144+W85184 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84681 · W85184 | 11:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 3:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33373+G89653 | 12:15 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h05 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33373+W84688 | 12:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h00 | 4:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Most Liverpool to Edinburgh trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair, with some services arriving at Haymarket. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is 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. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Moorfields from Liverpool city centre
Moorfields train station facilities and services
Moorfields has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Moorfields.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Moorfields. ATMs are available at Moorfields.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Moorfields. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Moorfields: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Moorfields: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Moorfields: 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.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: 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 are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, 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: Yes.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Park from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Park is 7 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Edinburgh Park train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Park has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Edinburgh Park.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Edinburgh Park.
Tickets and information
Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Park: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to both platforms, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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