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Museum of Liverpool
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Cheapest price
$62
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
3 h 27 m
Average duration
3 h 28 m
Trains per day
33
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 $121 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.
W33801+
P24202
L88274 · L87092+
W34026+
G85500
W84877+
G86156
W34268+
G89167
W85799 · C24984
W33933+
G89156
W34265+
G89165
W00587+
G85450
W34268+
G89167
W34060+
G89169Omio 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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m 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 $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) costing on average $79 (€64).
Other travel options to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 47m.
The journey is about 31m faster (4h 8m by train vs 4h 39m by car) and roughly $41 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($79 (€64) vs $120 (€97)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W84896+ G89165 | 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h07 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84896+ W34181+ G85363 | 6:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h56 | 10:08 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W34265+ G89165 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h27 | 10:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ P24194 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h03 | 10:55 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34265+ G89116 · G86170 | 6:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h01 | 10:53 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84901+ W34039+ G85382 | 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h56 | 12:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84901+ C32657+ C24952 | 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h19 | 12:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84901+ C21812 | 8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h17 | 12:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W33933+ G89156 | 8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h27 | 12:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85785 · G15907 | 9:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h23 | 2:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85787 · G15922 | 10:08 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h23 | 3:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84907+ G89169 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h09 | 2:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84907+ W33973+ G85402 | 10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 2:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W34060+ G89169 | 10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 2:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L88244 · L88490+ W84888 | 10:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h47 | 3:46 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W85790 · C24965 | 12:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h23 | 5:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84912+ W34063+ G85422 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h57 | 4:09 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84912+ G89150 | 12:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h10 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34124+ G89150 | 12:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h30 | 4:22 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85793 · C24972 | 2:08 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h23 | 7:31 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84918+ W34050+ G85445 | 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h56 | 6:08 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84918+ G89155 | 2:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h11 | 6:23 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ G85450 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 6:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W00587+ W84922+ C21595 | 2:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h37 | 7:29 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2 transfers | |
W84923 · W84890 | 4:11 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h35 | 7:46 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W34268+ G89167 | 4:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h28 | 8:20 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W85799 · C24984 | 5:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 5h44 | 11:05 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W84928+ G89178 | 6:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h18 | 10:30 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 | |
W33801+ P24202 | 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h04 | 10:56 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
W33801+ G89178 | 6:52 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 3h38 | 10:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
L88274 · L87092+ W34026+ G85500 | 7:00 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h41 | 11:41 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3 transfers | |
W84877+ G86156 | 8:12 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 4h16 | 12:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) to Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 20:14. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 3h 27m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 27m |
First train 4:43 AM |
Last train 8:14 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool Lime Street — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool Lime Street trip today.
Museum on the waterfront exploring the city's social history, transport, sport and global cultural influence.
Popular immersive exhibition on The Beatles, featuring memorabilia and the band's Liverpool roots.
Large city museum covering natural history, science and world cultures, with family-friendly galleries and a planetarium.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey linking the Pier Head, museums and Royal Albert Dock.
Busy entertainment district tied to Beatles history, popular for atmosphere, music heritage and nightlife.
Open waterfront space beside the Three Graces, excellent for skyline views and iconic city photos.
Liverpool’s signature slow-cooked stew, usually made with beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots, and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions, and sometimes beans or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class home-cooking traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices, and tea. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafes and bakeries.
Popular restaurant serving Indian small plates in a lively, stylish space. Well known in Liverpool for casual but high-quality dining.
Historic pub near the station, famous for classic British dishes and a grand Victorian interior. A strong choice for trying hearty local fare in an iconic setting.
Well-known independent venue for brunch, tea, and light meals in a relaxed setting on Bold Street. Popular for its character and all-day dining.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs and casual dining are reasonable, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
About 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is not included. Round up for taxis. Tipping in pubs and cafés is optional.
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Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
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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