Train Edinburgh to Lathom from £85 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Lathom takes 3h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Lathom. 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 44m
Duration: 203 mi
Distance: £85
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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

3h 35m

£50–126

Edinburgh to Lathom train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Lathom. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Lathom at 6:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

8:14 PM → 6:35 AM
Arrives next day
10h 21m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:34 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:35 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:35 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

1:24 AM → 6:35 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:35 AM
3h 23m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 10:34 AM
3h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:34 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

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Distance: 202.9 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Two other operators also service this route.

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