How to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool

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Compare train and bus for Edinburgh to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Liverpool 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 5h 29m. 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 bus costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $43.

Distance: 175 miles (283 km)

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Driving

$91

Average price

$54

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Cheapest

$120

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 29m

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30m

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6h 51m

Average total duration

6h 21m

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4h 38m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $54 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Liverpool:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Liverpool costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Liverpool

How to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Avanti West CoastW34026+Northern RailG85500+ScotrailL88274 · L87092
    7:00 PM4h41
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:41 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $241One-way
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Avanti West CoastW34026+Northern RailG85500+ScotrailL88274 · L87092
    7:00 PM4h41
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    11:41 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $241One-way
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Avanti West CoastW34265+Northern RailG89165
    6:52 AM3h27
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:19 AMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Avanti West CoastW33861+Northern RailG89178
    6:52 PM3h38
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    10:30 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $331One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW00587+Northern RailG85450
    2:52 PM3h28
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    6:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW34268+Northern RailG89167
    4:52 PM3h28
    Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
    8:20 PMLiverpool Lime Street (LIV)
    $441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM10h15
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    7:20 PMLiverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:05 AM10h30
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    7:35 PMLiverpool, Liverpool One
    $411One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX180 · NX170
    9:10 PM11h53
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    9:03 AMLiverpool, Botanic Park
    $721One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool, 81,16% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Liverpool.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Liverpool including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool is a bus with an average price of $54 (€43).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Liverpool:

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Liverpool costing on average $91 (€74).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 21m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Liverpool is approximately 175 miles (283 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Liverpool is:
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd to go to Liverpool by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Liverpool:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Dublin, Belfast, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
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