Train Aintree to Edinburgh from £87 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Aintree and Edinburgh takes 4h 48m and the fastest train takes 4h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Aintree to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 48m
Duration: 212 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Hourly
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4h 52m

£59–139

Aintree to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Aintree and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Aintree is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ormskirk and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:15 PM → 7:40 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 8:24 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
5:15 PM → 9:38 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:15 PM → 10:21 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

12:05 AM → 10:19 AM
10h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 30, 2026

12:05 AM → 10:18 AM
10h 12m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:18 PM
4h 3m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:33 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, June 1, 2026

12:05 AM → 10:19 AM
10h 13m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 11:37 AM
4h 22m • 2 changes
8:15 AM → 12:20 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aintree to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Aintree to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Aintree, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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