The average train between Leith and Liverpool takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Leith 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Leith and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leith is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 10:29 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leith to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Leith station and arriving at Liverpool station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Leith to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Leith to Liverpool train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Leith and Liverpool is 285.1 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western in around 3h 38m.