Train Liverpool to Edinburgh from £86 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

3h 50m
Duration: 225 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 10m

£48–145

Liverpool to Edinburgh train times

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.

Departing Wednesday, April 1, 2026

11:39 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 57m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
1:39 PM → 5:40 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, April 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 41m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 39m • 1 change
8:13 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 24m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 12:18 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
9:39 AM → 1:33 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool 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.