How to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh
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 Liverpool to Edinburgh. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 56m by bus, 2 transfers. 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 | €78Checked Sep 5 | 5h 24m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €39Reading date not recorded | 5h 18m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €39Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 6h 56m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€78Checked Sep 55h 24m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€39Reading date not recorded5h 18m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€39Omio catalogue, Sep 86h 56m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Liverpool to Edinburgh: 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.
- 1Liverpool John Lennon Airport → ManchesterbusAirport shuttle bus·1h 06m
- 2Manchester → Glasgowbus
FlixBus·4h 05m - 3Glasgow → Edinburgh Haymarket Station NorthbusFlixBus·1h 05m
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-Glasgow, Glasgow-Edinburgh Haymarket Station North, Liverpool-ManchesterBook →TransPennine ExpressManchester-EdinburghBook →Inter-airport shuttleLiverpool John Lennon Airport-Manchester AirportBook →On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Inter-airport shuttle; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Liverpool to Edinburgh works
Start with a Airport shuttle bus bus from Liverpool to Manchester, about 1h 6m. Transfer in Manchester and continue by FlixBus bus on to Glasgow (4h 5m). Transfer in Glasgow and continue by FlixBus bus on to Edinburgh Haymarket Station North (1h 5m). In total it's roughly €30 over 6h 56m, 2 transfers.
Liverpool to Edinburgh: common questions
How long does it take to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
The most useful route takes about 6h 56m by bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Edinburgh from Liverpool?
About 284 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Liverpool to Edinburgh cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €30 to €88. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Liverpool to Edinburgh?
On this route you travel with Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus, TransPennine Express, Inter-airport shuttle.
Can you get from Liverpool to Edinburgh without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 28m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Edinburgh?
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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