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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Cheapest
3 h 57 min
Car
346 km.
from $19
Fastest
1 h
Plane
Other
8 h 40 min
Bus
283 km.
from €39.13
Details
4 h 13 min
282 km.
from $184.46
5 h 34 min
Train, Plane
281 km.
from $93.50
4 h 45 min
Train, Plane
281 km.
from $166.41

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 32m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$39.24–$240.50
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 7m
Frequency:
Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$265.81
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$329.10
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.50–$607.57
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Bus
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.57–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.26–$265.81
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$48.10–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$34.18

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Email:
contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Hourly

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77
Train from Preston to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
2h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$50.63–$126.58
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:
+44 800 200 6060
Email:
enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
Website:
northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$13.92
Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct flight between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

There are no direct flights between Liverpool and Edinburgh. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 35m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh is 362 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $52.17 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh train from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $52.17 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh train arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Edinburgh is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Book your Liverpool to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Book your Liverpool to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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