How to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Edinburgh to Liverpool. The most useful door-to-door route takes 4h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 284 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
284 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €47Checked Sep 5 | 5h 24m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Reading date not recorded | 4h 43m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 10h 27m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€47Checked Sep 55h 24m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€39Reading date not recorded4h 43m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Sep 810h 27m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Edinburgh to Liverpool: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Edinburgh → ManchestertrainTransPennine Express·3h 32m
- 2Manchester → Liverpoolbus
FlixBus·45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusManchester-Liverpool, Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo South-Glasgow, Glasgow-ManchesterBook →City transitEdinburgh-Edinburgh Haymarket Station SouthBook →Local busEdinburgh Airport-Corstorphine - Edinburgh Zoo SouthBook →Airport shuttle busManchester-Liverpool John Lennon AirportBook →On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool works
Start with a TransPennine Express train from Edinburgh to Manchester, about 3h 32m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to Liverpool (45 min). In total it's roughly €39 over 4h 43m, 1 transfer.
Edinburgh to Liverpool: common questions
How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
The most useful route takes about 4h 43m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Liverpool from Edinburgh?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Edinburgh to Liverpool cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €39 to €72. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Edinburgh to Liverpool?
On this route you travel with TransPennine Express, FlixBus, City transit, Local bus, Airport shuttle bus.
Can you get from Edinburgh to Liverpool without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 27m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Liverpool?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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