The average train between Whiston, Merseyside and Edinburgh takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Whiston, Merseyside 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 every 4 hours between Whiston, Merseyside and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Whiston, Merseyside is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Huyton and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Whiston, Merseyside station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Whiston, Merseyside to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Whiston, Merseyside and Edinburgh is 283.5 km. The road distance is 356 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 44m.