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

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh 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 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Edge HilltrainWigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    3h 42m
    £37–118

  2. Drive 208.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Liverpoolcar208.9 mi
    4h 8m
    £51–74

  3. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)planeEDI - LPL
    5h 12m
    £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
    5h 53m
    £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 14m
    £50–156

Edinburgh to Liverpool by train

Calendar49Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Liverpool, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edge Hill via Wigan North Western in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day.

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