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Trip Overview

The average train between Liverpool and Scotland takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Liverpool to Scotland. 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 Scotland train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Scotland. 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 Scotland at 7:18 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 LimitedTransPennine Express4h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 56m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express4h 1m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 21m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Liverpool to Scotland? 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 Scotland.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Glasgow Central via Preston in around 3h 35m.

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