Trains tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool

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TodayMay 20
from $78
TomorrowMay 21
ThuMay 22
FriMay 23
SatMay 24
from $86
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Haymarket
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 24 at
    Departure city: Edinburgh
    Departure location: Waverley
    Arrival time: May 24 at
    Destination city: Liverpool
    Destination location: Liverpool Lime Street
    Operated by: Transpennine ExpressTranspennine Express
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

Average Price$18 - $114Average Duration15h 30m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$38 - $373Average Duration3h 35m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average Price$27 - $37Average Duration4h
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Liverpool. The journey takes about 3 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2train per day
3h 35mAverage Duration
$38Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Edinburgh to Liverpool: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$92
Average train trip duration3h 35m
Number of daily trains2
Earliest train departure7:40am
Distance176 miles (283 km)
Latest train departure7:11pm

Edinburgh to Liverpool Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
05/18
$96
05/19
No data
Today
$78
05/21
$56
05/22
$55
05/23
$46
05/24
$87
05/25
$156
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool was searched and found on May 23, 2025 with a price of $46

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Liverpool, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $46 to $286 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Liverpool based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-05-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Edinburgh and Liverpool is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Liverpool.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Liverpool, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

The train emits up to 30x less CO2 for a trip between Edinburgh and Liverpool compared to the same trip made by plane or car. A truly ecological mode of transport that will allow you to easily reduce your carbon footprint.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Edinburgh to Liverpool, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one traveling between the city and the suburbs.

New York holds the record for the most platforms and track numbers in a single station. Grand Central Station in Manhattan is one of the largest rail terminals in the world with more than 44 platforms and 67 tracks to accommodate passengers.

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