The average train between Maghull and Edinburgh takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Maghull 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 Maghull and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Maghull is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Ormskirk and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maghull to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Maghull station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Maghull to Edinburgh train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Preston station.
Maghull to Edinburgh train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Maghull to Edinburgh train tickets online with Merseyrail, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Maghull and Edinburgh is 271.4 km. The road distance is 338 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–120 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.