The average train between Lathom and Edinburgh takes 3h 48m 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.
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 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lathom to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Lathom station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Lathom to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Lathom to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Lathom to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lathom and Edinburgh is 263.5 km. The road distance is 326 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.