The cheapest and fastest trains from Warrington to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$106
Fastest journey
2 h 51 m
Average duration
3 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
287 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warrington to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warrington to Edinburgh will cost around $106 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 6 trains that leave Warrington for Edinburgh on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 287 km distance in an average of 3 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 51 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
W030477:27 AM2h51Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)10:18 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$571One-way0 transfers
W029339:27 AM2h53Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$851One-way0 transfers
L36561 · C740849:44 AM3h48Warrington Central (WAC)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1211One-way1 transfer
L36552 · C740777:46 AM3h51Warrington Central (WAC)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1211One-way1 transfer
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C740736:20 AM3h21Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1241One-way1 transfer
W030477:27 AM2h51Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)10:18 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$571One-way0 transfers
W029339:27 AM2h53Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)12:20 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$851One-way0 transfers
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C740778:26 AM3h11Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)11:37 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1241One-way1 transfer
L02281+
C740736:20 AM3h21Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ)9:41 AMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1241One-way1 transfer
L36561 · C740849:44 AM3h48Warrington Central (WAC)1:32 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1211One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Warrington to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warrington to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $35, and a flight costs an average of $109.
Distance: 178 miles (287 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$82 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $176 Average price | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 50m Average total duration 5h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 4m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Warrington to Edinburgh:
A train is $61 (€48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Warrington to Edinburgh costing on average $143 (€114).
A train is $94 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warrington to Edinburgh costing on average $176 (€141).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 4m.
Bus takes on average 5h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 8m faster (2h 59m by train vs 4h 7m by car) and roughly $40 (€32) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 (€66) vs $122 (€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.
Direct services run with Avanti West Coast.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Warrington to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Warrington to Edinburgh trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:27 AM Warrington | 2h51 | 10:18 AM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:27 AM Warrington | 2h53 | 12:20 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:44 AM Warrington | 3h48 | 1:32 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:19 AM Warrington | 5h15 | 3:34 PM Edinburgh | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
L02281+ C74073 | 6:20 AM Warrington Bank Quay (WBQ) | 3h21 | 9:41 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warrington to Edinburgh
Trains from Warrington to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $35 (€28) if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:18, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 178 miles (287 km) distance in 2h 51m.
Distance 178 miles (287 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€28) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 51m |
First train 12:18 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express from Warrington to Edinburgh trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express trains will get you between Warrington and Edinburgh from $35 (€28). 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 Warrington to Edinburgh
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warrington to Edinburgh 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Warrington to Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 19:00 Saturday 05:45 - 19:00 Sunday 08:45 - 19:00
- Car Park: Warrington Bank Quay Car Park 2 - Slutchers Lane
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 2 and 3; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 28 cycle spaces are available outside the main entrance and 8 cycle spaces are on Platform 3/4.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Forecourt.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:40 Sunday 08:25 - 20:40
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Step free access is available to both platforms at the station. Customer Lifts are available from first to last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the Bus Stops outside the Station Entrance.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Level Access via Ramp
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off in Station Road, opposite the station car park entrance for services to Manchester, adjacent to the car park entrance for services to Warrington.
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
- Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station
- Car Park: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the bus stop on Slateford Road at Platform 2 stair exit
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