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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
£74
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 10m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 27m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 45m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 15m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 23m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express3h 8m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 24m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 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.ExpandLaunch map view
  • 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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