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How to get fromEdinburgh to Liverpool Airport (LPL)by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
    3h 54m
    £78–127
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 802
    7h 30m
    £40–79
  3. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Edinburgh to Liverpool (LPL)rideshare rideshare 218.2 mi
    4h 3m
  4. Drive  218.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Airport (LPL)car car 218.2 mi
    4h 3m
    £54–78
  5. Fly to Liverpool

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane EDI - LPL
    4h 2m
    £64–170
  6. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane EDI - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 58m
    £66–178
  7. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain train
    5h 16m
    £64–180

Edinburgh to Liverpool Airport (LPL) by train, foot, and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration3h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£78Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Liverpool Airport (LPL), England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quay every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–120 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Liverpool John Lennon Airport via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 7h 30m.

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