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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 46m
Duration
225 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Liverpool to Edinburgh Waverley train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Edinburgh Waverley. 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 Waverley at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 9m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    TransPennine ExpressCaledonian Sleeper4h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Edinburgh Waverley? 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 Liverpool to Edinburgh Waverley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Edinburgh Waverley, Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 18m.

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