The average train between Edinburgh and Widnes takes 3h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Widnes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Widnes. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Widnes at 10:44 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Widnes station via Crewe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
Edinburgh to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Widnes train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Crewe station.
Book your Edinburgh to Widnes train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Edinburgh and Widnes is 289.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Crewe every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 9m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.