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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for 05 Oct

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

Avanti West Coast
05:453h33
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£421One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
09:195h20
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
14:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£541One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
04:494h29
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£591One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
12:393h59
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
16:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£621One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:453h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
13:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£621One-way
0 changes

Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 October
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Transpennine Express10:19 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4h20 14:39 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Transpennine Express12:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h59 16:38 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast13:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h42 17:21 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast05:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h33 09:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West Coast16:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4h57 21:36 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect

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Train times from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for 05 Oct

Fastest Journey

3 h 27 m

Average

4 h 14 m

Trains per day

10

Distance

283 km

Of the 10 trains that leave Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Transpennine Express
15:123h27
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
18:39Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£781One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
05:453h33
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
09:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£421One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
09:453h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
13:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£621One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
13:393h42
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
17:21Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£631One-way
0 changes
Transpennine Express
12:393h59
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
16:38Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£621One-way
0 changes

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Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

distanceDistance175 miles
durationAverage train duration3 h 25 min
priceAverage train ticket price£72 (€82)
frequencyTrain frequency9 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain providersTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) cover the 175 miles long route taking on average 3 h 25 min with our travel partners like TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Normally, there are 9 trains operating per day. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around £72, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £16.

Train providers: TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry trains Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

For as little as £16 you can travel by train between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) with TransPennine Express, Virgin Trains and CrossCountry. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

TransPennine Express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train information:

  • Average Duration: 3 h 25 min
  • Cheapest Price: £54

FAQs: Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train

FAQs: Travel by train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is £72; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The train time from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is on average 3 h 25 min   for the 175 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 04: 43. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 19: 13.
There are 9 trains a day from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) which require at least one change with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the best Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check all possible train companies with services to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to compare what amenities they may offer.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 19: 13.
A trip to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 25 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train is January.
You have options as you can travel to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

Trains departing from Liverpool Lime Street

Distance from Liverpool Lime Street to city center
Distance from Liverpool Lime Street to city center
0.4 miles (732 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 38 | Sun: 07: 15 - 23: 05
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
8 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
The airport can be reached by public transit from the station in about 40 minutes using the AirLink 500 shuttle bus service.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free public Wi-Fi available.
ATM
ATM
Located near Platform 7.
Taxi
Taxi
Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance. | Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
Lockers
Lockers
The Excess Baggage Co. Lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08: 00 to 21: 00.
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
Dining
Dining
Caffè Nero | Costa Coffee | Upper Crust | Starbucks | JD Wetherspoon
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Enterprise | Dollar | Hertz | Alamo | Green Motion | Avis
Information Desk
Information Desk
Located in the main concourse.
Accessibility
Accessibility
Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.

Trains arriving to Edinburgh Waverley

Distance from Edinburgh Waverley to city center
Distance from Edinburgh Waverley to city center
0.4 miles (727 m)
Ticket Office Hours
Ticket Office Hours
Mon - Sat: 05: 00 - 23: 59 | Sun: 07: 00 - 23: 59
How to get to this station?
How to get to this station?
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.
Nearest Airport
Nearest Airport
Edinburgh Airport
7 miles
How to get to nearest airport?
How to get to nearest airport?
There is a direct tram from St Andrew Square that goes between the airport and the train station for 35 minutes. You can also opt to ride the Airlink 100 bus for 28 minutes.
Amenities at station
Wifi
Wifi
Free public Wi-Fi available.
ATM
ATM
There are a few ATM machines around the station.
Taxi
Taxi
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.
Lockers
Lockers
You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Dining
Dining
Bagel Factory | Burger King | Caffè Nero | Costa Coffee | JD Wetherspoon | The Pasty Shop | The Beer House | M&S | Pret a Manger
Car Rentals
Car Rentals
Europcar | Enterprise
Information Desk
Information Desk
Information booths are located on the concourse.
Accessibility
Accessibility
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.

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