Birkenhead to Edinburgh Trains

Birkenhead to Edinburgh trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birkenhead and Edinburgh takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Birkenhead 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.

3h 46m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Birkenhead to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Birkenhead and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

2:39 PM → 6:21 PM
3h 42m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:38 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 8:23 PM
3h 44m • 1 change
5:39 PM → 9:41 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:12 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 2:22 PM
4h 7m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 4:20 PM
4h 5m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:19 AM
3h 40m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead 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.