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

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Liverpool is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leith to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140.

Is there a direct train between Leith and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct train from Leith 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 39m.

How far is it from Leith to Liverpool?

The distance between Leith and Liverpool is 226 miles. The road distance is 211.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leith to Liverpool without a car is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Leith to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Liverpool train from?

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

Train or fly from Leith to Liverpool?

The best way to get from Leith to Liverpool is to train which takes 3h 39m and costs £80 - £140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs £55 - £150 and takes 5h.

Where does the Leith to Liverpool train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Leith to Liverpool?

Yes, the driving distance between Leith to Liverpool is 212 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Leith to Liverpool.

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 408+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Leith to Liverpool by train, 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 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 39m
£82–133
Drive 210.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Leith to Liverpoolcar 210.5 mi
4h 16m
£53–76
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
5h
£58–142
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 2m
£70–164
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 27m
£66–166

Leith to Liverpool by train

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3h 39mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Leith to Liverpool.

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

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

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western in around 3h 39m. Alternatively, easyJet, Ryanair, and Aer Lingus fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL) 3 times a day.

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