Train St Helens to Edinburgh from £81 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between St Helens and Edinburgh takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from St Helens 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 28m
Duration: 214 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 53m

£48–137

St Helens to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between St Helens and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

11:57 AM → 3:36 PM
3h 39m • 1 change
12:56 PM → 4:18 PM
3h 21m • 1 change
1:56 PM → 5:40 PM
3h 43m • 1 change
2:56 PM → 6:20 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:56 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 22m • 1 change
8:29 AM → 11:37 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:20 PM
3h 24m • 1 change
9:57 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Helens 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.

Map of how to get from St Helens to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 213.9 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between St Helens, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

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.

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