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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Waverley | Liverpool Lime Street | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Haymarket | Liverpool Lime Street | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Waverley | Liverpool Lime Street | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 4 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 792, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Edinburgh and Liverpool?
Edinburgh
- ABoots Waverley Station, Scotland, Edinburgh, Edinburgh EH2 2QP, UK
- BRosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5EZ, UK
- CEdinburgh Park, Edinburgh EH12 9FX, UK
- DEdinburgh Gateway, Edinburgh EH12 9GF, UK
- E13-14 Multrees Walk, Edinburgh EH1 3DQ, UK
Train Companies
Based on 22 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats but often complained with the timeliness. Transpennine Express ticket prices on this trip start at R 680
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Liverpool by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool start from R 680. The average price for this train route is around R 1 688. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Liverpool is 3h 35m, covering a distance of 284 km. The quickest train can get you there in 3h 24m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Liverpool route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 2 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Liverpool departs at 08:11. And the latest train departs at 19:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool was searched and found on 12 Dec 2025 with a price of R 651To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 651 to R 2 665 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 651, which is on 2025-12-12.
