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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Widnes to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£53
Average price
£99
Fastest journey
5 h 2 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Widnes to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Widnes to Edinburgh will cost around £99 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.
Of the 2 trains that leave Widnes for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 290 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 36 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, coach and flight for Widnes to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Widnes to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a flight costs an average of £115.
Distance: 290 km
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3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Widnes to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Widnes to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:23 Widnes | 6h36 | 13:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:20 Widnes | 5h02 | 13:22 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Widnes to Edinburgh
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Trains from Widnes to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:29, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 290 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 290 km |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 05:29 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Widnes to Edinburgh trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Widnes and Edinburgh from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Widnes to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Widnes to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Widnes and Edinburgh
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- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:00 - 14:25 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Step free access to Liverpool platform from station front. Separate ramp access from road bridge to Manchester platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: None. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Birchfield Road - at the service bus stop adjacent to the cemetery wall for services towards Warrington and in the layby at the entrance to Victoria Park for services towards Liverpool.
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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.
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