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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Liverpool takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Liverpool. 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 10m
Duration
224 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edge Hilltrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 43m
£81–132

Edinburgh to Liverpool train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 10:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 223.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edge Hill via Wigan North Western in around 3h 43m.

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