Train Birkenhead to Edinburgh from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

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: £86
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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026

2:39 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:40 PM
3h 28m • 1 change
4:39 PM → 8:24 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
5:39 PM → 9:38 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 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, May 1, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 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 Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:12 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 31m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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