The average train between Widnes and Edinburgh takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Widnes 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 Widnes and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Widnes is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Widnes station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Widnes to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Crewe station.
Widnes to Edinburgh train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Widnes to Edinburgh train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Widnes and Edinburgh is 289.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Crewe to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £85–140 and the journey takes 3h 15m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.