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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$66
Average price
$115
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
27
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) will cost around $115 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $66.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least once.
W85174 · W851688:13 AM3h24Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$661One-way1 transfer- G15989+
P28614+W851645:20 AM4h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$671One-way2 transfers - W84670 · W851779:19 AM4h13Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$761One-way1 transfer
- W85177+G896399:39 AM3h53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$771One-way1 transfer
W33941+G8625110:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$841One-way1 transfer
- W85174 · W851688:13 AM3h24Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$661One-way1 transfer
- W85197 · W852014:12 PM3h28Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)7:40 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$991One-way1 transfer
- W34286+G8622612:45 PM3h33Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)4:18 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1571One-way1 transfer
- W33941+G8625110:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)2:19 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$841One-way1 transfer
- G86217+W342136:45 AM3h34Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:19 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1051One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB):
A bus is $36 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) costing on average $91 (€75).
Other travel options to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 56m.
The journey is about 18m faster (4h 4m by train vs 4h 22m by car) and roughly $29 (€24) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($91 (€75) vs $120 (€99)). 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
Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W84695 · W85191 | On time 1:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89657+W85191 | On time 1:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h01 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86233+C01372+W85191 | On time 1:43 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G86242+W34290 | On time 2:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 6:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
W84825 · C24526+ G80251 | On time 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h43 | 7:37 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W85197 · W85201 | On time 4:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 7:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86219+W34289 | On time 4:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h39 | 8:24 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84719 · W85208 | On time 5:19 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h19 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G89633+W85208 | On time 5:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h59 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86227+W34287+W85208 | On time 5:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 9:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G89637+W34291 | On time 6:39 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h42 | 10:21 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C24432 · G16319+G80273 | On time 6:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h45 | 11:39 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W84746 · W85210 | On time 8:13 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h28 | 11:41 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| L89516+C24994+G80191 | On time 11:30 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 9h02 | 8:32 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
| G15989+P28614+W85164 | 5:20 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h21 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G86248+W34023+W85164 | 5:43 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h58 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G86217+W34213 | 6:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 10:19 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85174 · W85168 | 8:13 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h24 | 11:37 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34144+G86232 | 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84670 · W85177 | 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h13 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85177+G89639 | 9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| C01369+W85177+G86241 | 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h47 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W33941+G86251 | 10:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84683 · W85182 | 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h17 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W85182+G89647 | 11:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h57 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| G86218+W33935+W85182 | 11:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h51 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| G86218+W33935+W85182 | 11:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h51 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
| W85185 · W85191 | 12:12 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 5h28 | 5:40 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W34286+G86226 | 12:45 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h33 | 4:18 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
| W84813 · P00053+G80237 | 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h44 | 5:38 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
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Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€31) but you can travel from only $29 (€23) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€31) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 4:56 AM |
Last train 8:13 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $29 (€23). 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 Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 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 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Most Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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