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The average train between Walkden and Edinburgh takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Walkden 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 39m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Wigan North Western

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 8m
£73–116

Walkden to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Walkden and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Walkden is at 6:47 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 36m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 34m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 30m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Walkden 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.

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  • Distance: 215.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Walkden, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 44m.

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