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Trip Overview

The average train between Lathom and Edinburgh takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Lathom 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 41m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Lathom to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Lathom and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lathom is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 28m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 46m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 42m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lathom to Edinburgh? 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 Lathom to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 202.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Two other operators also service this route.

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