The average train between Ormskirk and Edinburgh takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ormskirk is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ormskirk to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ormskirk station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Ormskirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Ormskirk to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Ormskirk to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ormskirk and Edinburgh is 266 km. The road distance is 331 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.