The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool is around 346km (215 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL).
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Take the train to Preston and then to Liverpool Lime Street.
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There are several options for getting from Edinburgh to Liverpool by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($170).
The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool is around 346km (215 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Edinburgh and Liverpool by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £145 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Edinburgh and Liverpool, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Edinburgh and Liverpool. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Edinburgh to Liverpool. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Wigan North Western. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Edinburgh and Liverpool. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Edinburgh and Liverpool. We recommend that you fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes you can fly from Edinburgh and Liverpool. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and arrive at Liverpool (LPL) - via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). The flight takes around 1h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Edinburgh to Liverpool. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Edinburgh to Liverpool typically takes around 1h 40m. Flights depart from Edinburgh (EDI) and and arrive into Liverpool (LPL).
The closest major airport to Liverpool is Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Liverpool. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Edinburgh and Liverpool. The distance is around 346km (215 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 2h 40m | £145($170) | every 20 mins | 520km (323 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 40m | £285($335) | hourly | 573km (356 miles) |
Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 45m | £100($115) | hourly | 568km (353 miles) |
Train via Preston + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £47($56) | every 4 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | £110($135) | every 4 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Drive | 3h 55m | £40($47) | on demand | 346km (215 miles) |
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