How to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh

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What is the best way to travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights to Edinburgh from Liverpool. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 0m
£24
£38
14
Train
3h 24m
£17
£34
71
Flight
2h 45m
£51
£115
50

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Liverpool?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £17 by taking a Train from Northern, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Sunday
from £38
Monday
from £27
Tuesday
from £26
Wednesday
from £17
Thursday
from £26
Friday
from £28
Saturday
from £34

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    13:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Jet2.com
    9h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £64
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 5m
    0
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £81
  • British Airways
    6h 30m
    0
    16:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £84

    Cheapest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 28m
    0
    20:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £27
  • Northern
    4h 6m
    0
    18:15
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £27
  • Northern
    3h 59m
    0
    18:22
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £27
  • Merseyrail
    5h 29m
    0
    16:52
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £27
  • Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 0m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • Ryanair
    8h 45m
    0
    22:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £65
  • R Airlines
    3h 15m
    0
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    15h 55m
    0
    16:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £147

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    17h 50m
    0
    23:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • Ryanair
    15h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    22:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £51
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    13:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    11:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £131
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 50m
    0
    08:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £157

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    05:43
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £17
  • Merseyrail
    4h 51m
    0
    10:46
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    15:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £27
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 12m
    0
    12:12
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    17:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £29
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 24m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    11:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:46
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £26
  • Northern
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £26
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 21m
    0
    08:54
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    14:15
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £28
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 51m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:04
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £29
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    12:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    06:25
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    07:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 51m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:04
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £29
  • TransPennine Express
    3h 24m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    11:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30
  • Northern
    3h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £55
  • Northern
    6h 15m
    0
    09:22
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    15:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £55
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    5h 25m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • R Airlines
    3h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £112
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 5m
    0
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £146

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £37
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    12:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    5h 21m
    0
    16:12
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    21:33
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £35
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 22m
    0
    17:19
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    21:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £35
  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:46
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43
  • Northern
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43

What are the fastest trips from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Liverpool in just 2h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 2h 45m
Monday
from 3h 15m
Tuesday
from 3h 45m
Wednesday
from 3h 24m
Thursday
from 3h 35m
Friday
from 2h 55m
Saturday
from 4h 22m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 45m
    0
    20:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    23:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £136
  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    10:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    13:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • British Airways
    6h 30m
    0
    16:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    23:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £84
  • Jet2.com
    9h 10m
    0
    06:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    15:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £64
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    23:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:05
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    16h 50m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    3h 15m
    0
    21:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    00:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £78
  • Ryanair
    8h 45m
    0
    22:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    06:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £65
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 0m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    21:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    15h 55m
    0
    16:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £147
  • Fastest Trains Monday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 28m
    0
    20:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £27
  • Northern
    3h 59m
    0
    18:22
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £27
  • Northern
    4h 6m
    0
    18:15
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    22:21
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £27
  • Merseyrail
    5h 16m
    0
    18:25
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    23:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £29
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    10:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    18:55
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £41
  • FlixBus
    14h 25m
    0
    17:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    08:15
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 45m
    0
    11:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    15:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £131
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    13:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    17:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • Ryanair
    15h 40m
    0
    06:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    22:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £51
  • Aer Lingus
    23h 50m
    0
    08:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from £157
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    17h 50m
    0
    23:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    17:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 24m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    11:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    05:43
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    09:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £17
  • Northern
    3h 58m
    0
    11:39
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    15:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £33
  • Merseyrail
    4h 51m
    0
    10:46
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    15:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £27
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Northern
    3h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £31
  • Northern
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £26
  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:46
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £26
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 51m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:04
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £29
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £38
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 55m
    0
    19:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    22:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £112
  • R Airlines
    3h 15m
    0
    06:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    09:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £63
  • Ryanair
    5h 25m
    0
    07:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £57
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    11h 5m
    0
    20:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £146
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    3h 24m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    11:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £30
  • Northern
    3h 35m
    0
    08:45
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    12:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £55
  • East Midlands Railway
    4h 46m
    0
    10:51
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    15:37
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    East Midlands Railway
    Economy
    from £55
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 51m
    0
    08:13
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    13:04
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £29
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 5m
    0
    09:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £33
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    07:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    9h 55m
    0
    10:50
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    15:25
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    07:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 22m
    0
    17:19
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    21:41
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £35
  • Northern
    4h 22m
    0
    05:56
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43
  • Northern
    4h 32m
    0
    05:46
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Northern
    Economy
    from £43
  • Merseyrail
    4h 43m
    0
    14:55
    Liverpool
    Central Station
    19:38
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    0
    Merseyrail
    Economy
    from £56
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 0m
    0
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    17:20
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £42
  • National Express
    8h 10m
    0
    12:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    20:15
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £40
  • National Express
    9h 40m
    0
    00:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    05:40
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    21:35
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £41
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Liverpool to Edinburgh

What are the most popular stations in Liverpool and Edinburgh?

In Liverpool, you will usually depart from James Street Station, Lime Street Station or One Bus Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Haymarket Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Liverpool? With 11 connections between 6 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Liverpool and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £17 with a Train from Northern.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from EasyJet Airline: you will get to Edinburgh in just 2h 45m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Liverpool and Edinburgh are National Express, FlixBus and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Liverpool and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Birkenhead or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Blackpool Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

The most popular companies between Liverpool and Edinburgh, are National Express, FlixBus and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Northern, TransPennine Express, Merseyrail and 1 more.

Airlines: Ryanair, Eastern Air Lines (2011), EasyJet Airline and 5 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Liverpool to Edinburgh

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Liverpool to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh

How can I reach Edinburgh from Liverpool?

Every day, there are on average 11 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Liverpool.

How far is Edinburgh from Liverpool?

The distance between Liverpool and Edinburgh is 283.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Liverpool and Edinburgh?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 70 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Liverpool to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh with just £17 by taking a Train from Northern.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 2h 45m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Liverpool and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Liverpool and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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