Trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Liverpool to Edinburgh train information

Liverpool Edinburgh train map

Train duration 3h55m
Arrival Edinburgh, Scotland
Departure Liverpool, England
Distance 176 Miles
Train operators TransPennine Express
Lowest train price from £18.97
Average train price £69.00

Which train company can I use?

There are a lot of rail operators across the United Kingdom & Europe but the trains from Liverpool in England to Edinburgh in Scotland are provided by TransPennine Express.

How far is it by train?

There are 176 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Liverpool to Edinburgh is approximately 3h55m. Taking the train is often the quickest option to get to Edinburgh from Liverpool, and it's also more environmentally friendly than driving your car or flying.

How much does it costs?

The cheapest ticket price we've found to travel in the next month is £18.97 one way.

Best prices for Liverpool to Edinburgh train tickets

from £18.97 MORE 3h45m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from €25.00 MORE 10h08m
from £18.27 MORE 10h30m
from £18.34 MORE 10h40m

Liverpool - Edinburgh prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

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Distribusion£52

FlixBus£66

omio£50

kombo€67

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Train times Liverpool to Edinburgh

When are the next trains to Edinburgh?

Departure Arrival Duration Company
Today
Liverpool Lime Street
13:19
Edinburgh Waverley
17:40
4h04m TransPennine Express
Liverpool Lime Street
13:39
Edinburgh Waverley
18:21
3h12m Multiple companies
Liverpool Lime Street
14:45
Edinburgh Waverley
18:21
3h30m Multiple companies
Liverpool Lime Street
16:12
Edinburgh Waverley
19:40
3h22m TransPennine Express
Liverpool Lime Street
16:15
Edinburgh Waverley
20:24
3h37m Multiple companies
Liverpool Lime Street
16:19
Edinburgh Waverley
21:38
3h59m TransPennine Express
Liverpool Lime Street
16:45
Edinburgh Waverley
20:24
3h33m Multiple companies
Liverpool Lime Street
17:19
Edinburgh Waverley
21:38
4h02m TransPennine Express
Liverpool Lime Street
17:45
Edinburgh Waverley
22:21
3h30m Multiple companies
Liverpool Lime Street
18:39
Edinburgh Waverley
22:21
3h12m Multiple companies
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The table above only shows the remaining services for today and will display a maximum of 10 train departures.

See all departures: Today / Tomorrow

Looking at our data, 20 trains from Liverpool to Edinburgh are being operated today and 0 tomorrow. The first Liverpool Edinburgh train departs at 05:46 while the last train departs at 20:13. The first and last departure hours might change from one day to another and there might be less trains during weekends and bank holidays. Train companies can as well adapt the number of trains during school holidays or depending on the demand.

Liverpool - Edinburgh: the best time to book cheap trains

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

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£35

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£21

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£17

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£26

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£27

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£34

Same day

Days before Departure

Buying your train ticket in advance is often cheaper than leaving it to the day you travel. Yet, as you can notice in the chart above, the cost of train tickets Liverpool to Edinburgh tend to remain approximately the same and cost £17.

Best prices for Liverpool to Edinburgh trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Liverpool and Edinburgh by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Edinburgh to Liverpool and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£25.36 05/05/2025 18:38 3 days ago
Liverpool
Moorfields
Edinburgh
Waverley
£32.97 05/05/2025 15:43 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£33.40 05/05/2025 06:38 3 days ago
Liverpool
Central
Edinburgh
Waverley
£33.40 05/05/2025 07:55 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£48.69 05/05/2025 14:39 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£48.69 05/05/2025 13:45 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£48.69 05/05/2025 11:45 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£49.34 18/04/2025 20:13 TransPennine Express 1 day ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£50.31 05/05/2025 19:19 TransPennine Express 3 days ago
Liverpool
Lime Street
Edinburgh
Waverley
£50.92 05/05/2025 09:24 3 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Liverpool Edinburgh train

Discount Liverpool - Edinburgh train tickets

Looking to travel for less? Many railcards and discounts are available to spend less for your Liverpool Edinburgh train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are five types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

When purchasing a railcard, you want to save money after several journeys. But is it really worth it when travelling from Liverpool to Edinburgh? Check with your calculator, considering:

A = the cost of the railcard (i.e.: £30)

B = average saving with the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average price for a Liverpool Edinburgh ticket (i.e.: £68.17)(1)

Initially, divide A by B: this will give you the budget from which the card will be profitable. Now divide that number by C. The result is the minimum number of journeys needed throughout the duration of the railcard's validity to be profitable.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£68.17 = 1.29. Your railcard will be worthwile once you will have done at least 2 trips from Liverpool to Edinburgh (one way trip).

The cost to purchase a Disabled persons railcard is £20 while it will cost you £30 to get a 16-25, Two together, Family and Friends or the Senior railcard. All of them enable you to get a third off most train fares for a whole year.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Liverpool to Edinburgh train £68.17 £45.45 £22.72 1.29

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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