What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool is 226 miles. The road distance is 210.2 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Liverpool train from?

Edinburgh to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or fly from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 4h 47m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Liverpool train arrive?

Edinburgh to Liverpool train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Liverpool is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

Book your Edinburgh to Liverpool train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2210+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Edinburgh to Liverpool - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 38m
£81–133
Drive 209 mi
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1. Drive from Edinburgh to Liverpoolcar 209 mi
4h 11m
£52–75
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 47m
£66–162
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 15m
£68–178
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 11m
£68–182

Edinburgh to Liverpool by train

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3h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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