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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port is to bus which costs £25 - £80 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Liverpool Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Liverpool Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Liverpool Port?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port?

The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool Port is 226 miles. The road distance is 211 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Liverpool Port bus from?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Liverpool Port train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £80 and takes 8h 49m, you could also fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Liverpool Port bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Port bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Liverpool Port train arrive?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Port train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Liverpool Port is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Liverpool Port train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port?

Book your Edinburgh to Liverpool Port bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Liverpool Port?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Liverpool Port.

Edinburgh to Liverpool Port - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Port by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Blackpool North - Liverpool Lime Street
3h 51m
£49–140
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
8h 49m
£26–76
Drive 209.8 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Portcar 209.8 mi
4h 12m
£52–75
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 42m
£58–142
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
5h 55m
£58–146
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 14m
£64–166

Edinburgh to Liverpool Port by train

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street via Preston in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One via Leeds City Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station in around 8h 49m.

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