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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
4 h 8 m
Average duration
4 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 1 trains that leave Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) for Liverpool Central (LVC) every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 284 km distance in an average of 4 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 284 km
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3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 6m Average total duration 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:12 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h41 | 11:53 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0 changesdirect | |
 | 07:52 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 11:55 Liverpool Central (LVC) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC)
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £35 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:00, the last at 09:51. The fastest train covers the 284 km distance in 3h 30m.
Distance 284 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £35 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 30m |
First train 07:00 |
Last train 09:51 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Liverpool Central (LVC) from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Central (LVC) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Liverpool Central (LVC), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Liverpool Central (LVC)
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 05:25 - 00:16 Sunday 07:45 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Type of shops available: Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Station Concourse. The National key toilets are located next to the public toilets on the Station Concourse; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Next to Mail entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: 32 Great Charlotte Street, Liverpool 1
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