The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$68
Fastest journey
3 h 24 m
Average duration
3 h 35 m
Trains per day
12
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 $68 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) without transferring at least once.
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W02933
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C74084Travel 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €18, and a train costs an average of €25.
Distance: 175 miles (283 km)
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€76 Average price | €48 Average price Cheapest |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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, Wednesday, January 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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L08964+ W02933 | On time 8:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h35 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L36561 · C74084 | On time 9:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h13 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L08020+ C74084 | On time 9:39 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h53 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L08993+ L02369+ C74084 | On time 9:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h47 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 2 transfers | |
L08985+ W01952 | On time 10:45 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 3h34 | 2:19 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
L36568 · C74091 | On time 11:19 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 4h17 | 3:36 PM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Compare prices and tickets Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) by train or bus
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Why should you book Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley trains with Omio?
TransPennine Express as well as Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and LNER offer trains services from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley. Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley.
Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for TransPennine Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and LNER to find the best option for your trip from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley.
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Why book with Omio over Trainline and Rail Europe?
- Multiple travel company options: While TransPennine Express tickets can be bought on TransPennine Express's website or third party sellers, Omio allows you to compare with the likes of Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry and LNER to help you choose the right option for your journey from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Liverpool Lime Street to Edinburgh Waverley.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
Trains from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $31 (€25) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 175 miles (283 km) distance in 3h 24m.
Distance 175 miles (283 km) |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€25) |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 3h 24m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 19:13 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) from $23 (€18). 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) to Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- 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.
- Type of shops available: Various retail establishments including Photo Booths to purchase items whilst in the station
- Car Park: Short stay car park located on Skelhorne Street & Long Stay Car Park located on Lord Nelson Street
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Starbucks
- JD Wetherspoon
- Taxi: The station taxi rank is located at Skelhorne Street side of the station. There are two customer help points located for passengers requiring assistance.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis at Liverpool Lime Street station can be provided at the taxi rank. If you require a private accessible taxi please locate a member of the station staff and they will provide you with a local taxi firm company number.
- Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
- Toilets Location: Male and Female toilets located on the station concourse by Lord Nelson street entrance
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key (RADAR) toilet is located next to the Male and Female toilets by the Lord Nelson Street entrance. If you do not have a key please locate a member of staff and they will provide you with one.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets
- Pembroke Studios
- Riley’s Rooms
- Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center
- Waiting rooms location: Located on main concourse
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38
- Sun: 07:15 - 23:05
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Alongside station entrance
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located in the main concourse.
- Suburban train lines: Wirral Line (green)
- Bus lines: 9, 10, 61, 82, 79, 86C, 500
- Train lines: Northern, West Midlands, TransPennine Express, East Midlands, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, London Northwestern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement services depart at the Bus stop on Skelhorne Street, near the Tesco Express. L3 5GA.
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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