4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€80
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
34
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 €80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without transferring at least once.
W84746 · W852108:13 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:41 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€351One-way1 transfer
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W342135:46 AM4h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€451One-way1 transfer- G86263+W342135:56 AM4h23Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€451One-way1 transfer
- G86212+W342136:15 AM4h04Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€451One-way1 transfer
- G86217+W342136:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€501One-way1 transfer
- W85174 · W851688:13 AM3h24Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€731One-way1 transfer
- W84746 · W852108:13 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:41 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€351One-way1 transfer
- W85197 · W852014:12 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€811One-way1 transfer
- W85197 · W852014:12 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€931One-way1 transfer
- G86226+W3428612:45 PM3h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)€1281One-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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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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, Thursday, July 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W34213+G86250 | Delayed 6:38 AM 5:46 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h33 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34213+G86217 | Delayed 6:38 AM 6:45 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85174 · W85168 | On time 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86232+W34144 | On time 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84670 · W85177 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h13 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85177+G89639 | Delayed 9:59 AM 9:39 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01369+W85177+G86241 | Delayed 9:38 AM 9:45 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h47 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84677 · W85182 | On time 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h17 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W33941+G86251 | Delayed 10:38 AM 10:45 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84683 · W85182 | On time 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h17 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89647+W85182 | On time 11:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86218+W33935+W85182 | On time 11:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h51 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G86226+W34286 | On time 12:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34290+G86230 | Delayed 2:38 PM 1:15 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h05 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84695 · W85191 | On time 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89657+W85191 | On time 1:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86233+C01372+W85191 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84700 · W85201 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h21 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84700+W34290 | On time 2:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86242+W34290 | On time 2:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85197 · W85201 | On time 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85197+W34289 | On time 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h12 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85197+W34289 | On time 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h12 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84712+W34289 | On time 4:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h05 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85208+P24214 | Delayed 5:24 PM 4:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h16 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86219+W34289 | On time 4:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h39 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W85208+ C21806 | Delayed 5:24 PM 4:51 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h47 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84719 · W85208 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85208+G89633 | Delayed 6:04 PM 5:39 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86227+W34287+W85208 | On time 5:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84725+W34291 | On time 6:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h02 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89637+W34291 | On time 6:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h42 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85210+G86247+W34288 | Delayed 9:17 PM 7:45 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h56 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84746 · W85210 | On time 8:13 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, July 3 | |||||
| G15989 · W85164 | 5:05 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h36 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| A31205 · W85164+P28614 | 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 | |
| G86250+W34213 | 5:46 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h33 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34213+G86263 | 5:56 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h23 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86212+W34213 | 6:15 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h04 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Edinburgh
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
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
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 Liverpool Central from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Central train station facilities and services
Liverpool Central 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 Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. 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 Central: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: 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.
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 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 Slateford from Edinburgh city centre
Slateford is 4 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Slateford train station facilities and services
Slateford has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Slateford.
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 Slateford: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Slateford: Bike Parking.
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