The average train between Liverpool and Edinburgh takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Liverpool to Edinburgh train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh is 282.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 10m.