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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh is 226 miles. The road distance is 216.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh train from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £50 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 5h 21m, you could also fly, which costs £60 - £190 and takes 4h 34m.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh train arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Edinburgh is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 10m
£50–131
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 802 / ...
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
5h 21m
£42–74
Drive 215 mi
1. Drive from Liverpool to Edinburghcar 215 mi
3h 57m
£53–77
Fly Liverpool to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LPL - EDI
4h 34m
£63–187
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
4h 46m
£66–180
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 39m
£63–190

Liverpool to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 225.1 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley via Preston in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station in around 5h 21m.

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