The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
£178
Average price
£178
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 18 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
289 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around £178 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £178.
To travel from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £178.
Distance: 289 km
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4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 45m Average total duration 18h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 3h16 | 16:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 3h18 | 18:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 06:59 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 3h19 | 10:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 3h16 | 12:18 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:02 Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) | 3h18 | 14:20 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train or coach
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Why should you book Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Avanti West Coast?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Avanti West Coast, but also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £178 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:59, the last at 19:02. The fastest train covers the 289 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 289 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £178 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 06:59 |
Last train 19:02 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, east_midlands_trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Liverpool South Parkway (LPY) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:51 - 00:16 Saturday 05:51 - 00:16 Sunday 07:51 - 00:16 Station staffing times may vary, please visit Merseyrail.org for up-to-date times.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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” Platforms are accessible via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- 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: Yes
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: shelter by station 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: Bus Stand 4, located in the main concourse area
- 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.
