Train Edinburgh to Kirkham from £72 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Kirkham takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Kirkham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration: 198 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

2h 40m

£46–122

Edinburgh to Kirkham train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Kirkham. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Kirkham at 11:01 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:52 PM → 3:35 PM
2h 43m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 5:08 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
2:52 PM → 5:37 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 6:57 PM
2h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:01 AM
4h 37m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:07 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:38 AM
2h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Kirkham? 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 Edinburgh to Kirkham.

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Distance: 197.9 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Kirkham, Lancashire, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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