How to Travel from

Liverpool to Edinburgh

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

Great Britain Liverpool Edinburgh

How to Get from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Plane

1 h

Select a Ticket

Car

3 h 57 min

from $19

Rideshare

3 h 57 min

from $13.16

Cheapest

By car (346 km)

3 h 57 min

346 km.

from $19

Fastest

Other

Rideshare

3 h 57 min

346 km.

from $13.16

Train

4 h 13 min

282 km.

from $184.46

Train, Plane (Train to Ringway Airport)

5 h 34 min

281 km.

from $93.50

Train, Plane (Train to Birmingham Airport)

4 h 45 min

281 km.

from $166.41

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 32m

Frequency:

Friday and Sunday

Estimated price:

$39.24–$240.50

Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 7m

Frequency:

Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$37.97–$227.84

easyJet

Website:

easyjet.com/

Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 20m

Frequency:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$75.95–$265.81

Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 42m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday

Estimated price:

$75.95–$329.10

Plane from Birmingham Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

1h 5m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$43.04–$202.52

Aer Lingus

Website:

aerlingus.com/

Plane from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 42m

Frequency:

Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$240.50–$607.57

Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

3h 25m

Frequency:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$202.52–$582.26

Ryanair UK

Website:

ryanair.com/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$30.38–$303.79

Loganair

Website:

loganair.co.uk/

Plane from Ringway Airport to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

4h 10m

Frequency:

Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price:

$329.10–$1,075.91

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:

+49 30 300 137 300

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

flixbus.com

Bus from Liverpool ONE Bus Station to Bus

Ave. Duration:

8h 40m

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$45.57–$69.62

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:

00 44 345 528 0253

Website:

avantiwestcoast.co.uk/

Train from Preston to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

2h 29m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$101.26–$265.81

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 38m

Frequency:

Once a week

Estimated price:

$48.10–$151.89

East Midlands Railways

Phone:

03457 125 678

Website:

eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

50 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$34.18

West Midlands Trains

Phone:

+44 333 311 0039

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham

Ave. Duration:

1h 45m

Frequency:

Hourly

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:

+44 345 600 1671

Website:

tpexpress.co.uk/

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

4 times a day

Estimated price:

$16.46–$41.77

Train from Preston to Edinburgh

Ave. Duration:

2h 35m

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$50.63–$126.58

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

52 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$16.46–$41.77

Northern Rail

Phone:

+44 800 200 6060

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

northernrailway.co.uk/

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston

Ave. Duration:

54 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.76–$13.92

Train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester

Ave. Duration:

1h 2m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$10.13–$13.92

What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to bus which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to drive which takes 3h 54m and costs $65.22 - $103.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Liverpool ONE Bus Station station and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Liverpool Lime Street and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

Is there a direct flight between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

There are no direct flights between Liverpool and Edinburgh. The fastest has 1 change and takes 2h 35m and costs $33.70 - $130.43 .

How far is it from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh is 362 km. The road distance is 346.4 km.

How do I travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $52.17 - $271.74 .

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Liverpool ONE Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh train from?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $52.17 - $271.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 8h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $39.13 - $152.17 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh train arrive?

Liverpool to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Rail, arrive at Preston station.

Can I drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Liverpool to Edinburgh is 346 km. It takes approximately 3h 54m to drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Book your Liverpool to Edinburgh train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Book your Liverpool to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Six ways to Travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet

Aer Lingus

Ryanair UK

Loganair

Bus operators

FlixBus

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

East Midlands Railways

West Midlands Trains

TransPennine Express Service

Northern Rail

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

What is the fastest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Is there a direct train between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Is there a direct flight between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

How far is it from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

How do I travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh without a car?

How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus from?

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Edinburgh train from?

Train, bus or fly from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Where does the Liverpool to Edinburgh train arrive?

Can I drive from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

How do I get a train ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?