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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station is to bus which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £75 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Liverpool Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Liverpool Central Station?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station?

The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool Central Station is 227 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station without a car is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station bus from?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station train from?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station is to train which takes 3h 45m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £80 and takes 6h 42m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £180 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station train arrive?

Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Wigan North Western station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Liverpool Central Station?

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Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station - 6 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Wigan North Westerntrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
3h 45m
£75–121
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 802
6h 42m
£39–76
Drive 209.7 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Stationcar 209.7 mi
4h 12m
£52–75
Fly to Liverpool
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
4h 42m
£66–178
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 24m
£66–176
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 20m
£66–182

Edinburgh to Liverpool Central Station by train and foot

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Distance: 225.5 mi
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Liverpool Central Station, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Liverpool Central Station via Wigan North Western and Liverpool Lime Street in around 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Liverpool Central Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One in around 6h 42m.

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