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Liverpool to Edinburgh train

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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Cheapest

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.

Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG37201
08:45AM3h35
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
801One-way
1 transfer
Cheapest
Avanti West CoastG30789
10:45AM3h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
801One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC42804
08:12AM3h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
831One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressC42393
09:19AM4h13
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
831One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG30239
09:39AM3h53
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
851One-way
1 transfer

Liverpool to Edinburgh train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, December 3
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
Transpennine Express
C42804
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C42804
08:12AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h25 11:37AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Avanti West Coast
G37201
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G37201
08:45AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h35 12:20PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Transpennine Express
C42393
Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express | C42393
09:19AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4h13 01:32PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Transpennine Express
G30239
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G30239
09:39AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h53 01:32PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer
Transpennine Express
G30781
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G30781
09:45AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h47 01:32PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)2 transfers
Avanti West Coast
G30789
Northern RailNorthern Rail | G30789
10:45AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h34 02:19PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The best time to book your train from Liverpool to Edinburgh is 28 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Liverpool to Edinburgh route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Liverpool to Edinburgh per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Liverpool to Edinburgh.

Fastest train times from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Showing times and prices for Dec 03

Fastest Journey

3 h 25 m

Average

3 h 44 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

283 km

It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.

Fastest
Transpennine ExpressC42804
08:12AM3h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:37AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
831One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastG30789
10:45AM3h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
02:19PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
801One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastG37201
08:45AM3h35
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
12:20PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
801One-way
1 transfer
Transpennine ExpressG30781
09:45AM3h47
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1491One-way
2 transfers
Transpennine ExpressG30239
09:39AM3h53
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
01:32PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)
851One-way
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 but you can travel from only €13 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13
Distance
282 km
Average train duration
4h 0m
Cheapest ticket price
€19
Trains per day
7
Train providers
5
Fastest train
3h 25m
First train
01:22
Last train
22:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €13

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains Liverpool to Edinburgh

TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and East Coast trains will get you to Edinburgh from Liverpool from €26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Edinburgh train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: €60

FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool to Edinburgh easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool to Edinburgh.
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool to Edinburgh can start from as little as €19 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool to Edinburgh is €57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Liverpool to Edinburgh train time is 3 h 25 min   covering the 282 km long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool to Edinburgh leaves at 01: 22. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool to Edinburgh leaves at 22: 20.
There are 7 trains a day from Liverpool to Edinburgh which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
When taking a train from Liverpool to Edinburgh, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Edinburgh. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Liverpool to Edinburgh and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 22: 20.
A trip to Edinburgh from Liverpool is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Liverpool to Edinburgh is March.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh from Liverpool 3 different ways: coach, train or flight.
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