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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Cheapest price on Sep 05
$62
Average ticket price on Sep 05
$135
Fastest journey on Sep 05
3 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Sep 05
3 h 29 m
Trains on Sep 05
25
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) will cost around $135 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) without transferring at least once.
W33385+
P242036:52 PM4h05Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:57 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$621One-way1 transfer- W33654+P241964:52 PM4h03Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:55 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$741One-way1 transfer
- W33762+G854502:52 PM3h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$851One-way1 transfer
- W33385+G891796:52 PM3h37Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)10:29 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$851One-way1 transfer
W84927 · N586796:11 PM5h22Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)11:33 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$911One-way1 transfer
- W33654+G891674:52 PM3h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1581One-way1 transfer
- W33762+G854502:52 PM3h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$851One-way1 transfer
- W33654+G891674:52 PM3h28Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1081One-way1 transfer
- W33596+G8915012:52 PM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1081One-way1 transfer
- W33596+G8915012:52 PM3h30Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)4:22 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)$1261One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $59.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $121 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV):
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $59 (€47).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
The journey is about 32m faster (4h 7m by train vs 4h 39m by car) and roughly $62 (€50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($59 (€47) vs $121 (€98)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for today, Friday, September 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W85793 · C24972 | On time 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h51 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84918+W34050+G85445 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h56 | 6:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W84918 · C24972 | On time 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h47 | 6:59 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W00587+G85450 | On time 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84923 · W84890 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h35 | 7:46 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W34268+G89167 | On time 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 8:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
 C01989+C24980 | On time 5:30 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h35 | 10:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84928+W34259+G85485 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h56 | 10:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W84928 · C24984 | On time 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h53 | 11:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33801+G89178 | On time 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h38 | 10:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33801+P24202 | On time 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 10:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34026+G85500+ L88274 · L87092 | Delayed 7:21 PM 7:00 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h41 | 11:41 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
G15942+ G25688 | Delayed 8:02 PM 7:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h42 | 12:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84877+G86156 | On time 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h16 | 12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, September 5 | |||||
| W84897+W33548+G85363 | 6:13 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h55 | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33686 · W33386 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h12 | 11:04 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33686+P24194 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84900+W33472+G85382 | 8:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 12:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33693 · W33388 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h12 | 1:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33693+P24200 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 12:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84906 · N58687 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h21 | 3:32 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84906+W33467+G85402 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 2:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33398 · W33778 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h12 | 3:04 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33398+P24207 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 2:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W84913+W33446+G85422 | 12:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h58 | 4:09 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
| W33596+G89150 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33596+G89150 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
| W33596+P24211 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 4:55 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:52, the last at 19:14. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 4:52 AM |
Last train 7:14 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 21 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) from $19 (€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: Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)
Most Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Lime Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: 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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
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