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

Tue, 18 Mar
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)

Showing times and prices for 18 Mar

Cheapest price

£26

Average price

£41

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

283 km

Cheap tickets

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.

TransPennine Express
08:123h25
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
11:37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£261One-way
0 changes
TransPennine Express
09:244h51
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
14:15Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£291One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
06:453h33
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
10:18Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£411One-way
0 changes
Avanti West Coast
10:453h34
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
14:19Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£511One-way
0 changes
TransPennine Express
13:394h01
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
17:40Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
£581One-way
0 changes

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

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 18 March
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChangesTickets
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast09:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h34 13:19 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast08:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h35 12:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast06:45 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h33 10:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express13:39 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4h01 17:40 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect
TransPennine ExpressTransPennine Express08:12 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)3h25 11:37 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)0 changesDirect

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

Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £12 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance
283 km
Average train duration
3h 57m
Cheapest ticket price
£23
Trains per day
6
Train providers
6
Fastest train
3h 25m
First train
05:45
Last train
20:13
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12

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).
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Cheap train tickets from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) can start from as little as £17 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is £59; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train travel time is 3 h 25 min   for the 175 mile long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) leaves at 04: 20. 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 6 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.
Take the Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the route to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) as there might be differences in the amenities they 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 for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is January.
You have options as you can travel from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

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