The average train between Edinburgh and Newton-le-Willows takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Newton-le-Willows. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Newton-le-Willows. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Newton-le-Willows at 11:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Newton-le-Willows. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Newton-le-Willows station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Edinburgh to Newton-le-Willows train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Newton-le-Willows train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Edinburgh to Newton-le-Willows train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Edinburgh and Newton-le-Willows is 280.8 km. The road distance is 343 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Western every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 36m.