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Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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06:12 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 10:09 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h 57m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
06:52 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 10:20 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h 28m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets | |
07:30 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 11:59 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 4h 29m | LNER | Find tickets | |
08:12 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 12:09 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h 57m | TransPennine Express | Find tickets | |
08:52 Edinburgh (Waverley) | 12:20 Liverpool Lime Street | On time | 3h 28m | Avanti West Coast | Find tickets |
Plan your journey from Edinburgh to Liverpool with ease. Explore the first and last train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, journey time, and price options to make the most of your trip.
Getting from Edinburgh to Liverpool with TransPennine Express takes around five hours. Making it one of the longer UK rail journeys.
On your trip to Liverpool, you’ll first head south through the Scottish Borders, Northumberland and County Durham. You’ll then head west through North and West Yorkshire before travelling towards Manchester and then, shortly after, reaching Liverpool in Merseyside.
TransPennine Express operates regional and long-distance intercity routes connecting important cities across Northern England and Scotland, including Newcastle, Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
Edinburgh Waverley is an excellently placed station from which to depart. It’s between the ‘old’ town and the ‘new’ town of Edinburgh, across the street from the Walter Scott Monument and near The National Gallery of Scotland.
Its prime location serves as a fantastic departure point, with buses and Edinburgh’s tram network providing access close to the station on Princes Street. Taxis can also deliver you straight to the station entrance.
If you’ve arrived from Edinburgh Airport, you can take a tram from Edinburgh Park station directly to Princes Street.
LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail and Lumo run from Edinburgh Waverley.
There are nineteen stops from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street:
These stops may change due to engineering works, poor weather, train faults, or scheduling alterations. So, it’s best to check before you leave.
Liverpool Lime Street Station is an integral UK rail hub, serving many destinations in England, Scotland, and Wales, such as London Euston, Edinburgh Waverley, and Cardiff. Opening in 1836, it is the world’s oldest mainline station.
It has excellent public transport links to the rest of Liverpool and wider Merseyside. For instance, the main terminal building provides direct access to the underground Lime Street Wirral Line station on the city’s Merseyrail network. Liverpool’s central bus station on Roe Street is only about four minutes from Lime Street Station.
As a major UK city, Liverpool offers plenty, including excellent shopping, nightlife, history, and cultural activities, from the Royal Albert Dock to The Beatles Museum to the city’s fabulous art galleries. Hop on a ferry tour if you’d like to see more of the River Mersey or catch a bus tour to get a comprehensive tour of the city.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
Taking the train from Edinburgh to Liverpool is both efficient and enjoyable, offering scenic views and comfort. With frequent departures from Edinburgh, you can arrive at Liverpool in just 3h 28m, making it a quick and convenient option for travelling between these two places.
The quickest train journey from Edinburgh to Liverpool takes 3h 28m . Utilise our Train Journey Planner to locate direct trains, minimise transfers, and compare travel times across various routes. Discover the most efficient way to travel with fewer stops for a smooth and seamless journey.
No, there are no direct trains from Edinburgh to Liverpool. However, you can still find the best train options using the TrainPal Train Journey Planner. Simply enter your departure and arrival stations to see all available train services and plan your trip
Edinburgh to Liverpool trains are generally punctual, but delays or disruptions can happen due to weather, strikes, and other factors. With Train Journey Planner, finding a train timetable for your trip is simple. Enter your departure and arrival stations to view a detailed schedule of available trains. Provide your travel details to find the best routes, connections, and train times.
Usually, you need to arrive at a station at least 15-20 minutes ahead of time. However, consider the station's size and your familiarity with it. If the station is large and you are not familiar with it, leaving home as early as possible is the best choice. This can reduce your stress and ensure a relaxing journey.
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