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How to get fromEdinburgh Castle to Liverpoolby train, car, plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Liverpool by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North WesterntrainEdinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 54m
    £41–121

  2. Drive 208.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Liverpoolcar208.3 mi
    4h 7m
    £51–74

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    4h 59m
    £66–182

  4. Fly to Manchester Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)planeEDI - MAN
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Stationbus
    6h 4m
    £64–158

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)planeEDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
    5h 25m
    £50–156

Edinburgh Castle to Liverpool by foot and train

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£41Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh Castle, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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