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How to get fromLiverpool to Edinburgh Castleby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Prestontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 22m
    £50–131

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    5h 35m
    £42–74

  3. Drive  214.4 mi

    1. Drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh Castlecar car 214.4 mi
    3h 56m
    £53–77

  4. Fly from Liverpool

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane LPL - EDI
    4h 45m
    £68–187

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHX - EDI
    4h 57m
    £66–180

Liverpool to Edinburgh Castle by train and foot

Calendar106Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Castle via Preston and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Edinburgh Castle via Buchanan Bus Station and Princes Street in around 5h 35m.

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