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

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Liverpool from Edinburgh. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 7 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
9h 10m
$40
$58
9
Train
3h 28m
$35
$52
43
Flight
2h 35m
$55
$215
61

What is the cheapest way to reach Liverpool from Edinburgh?

You can get to Liverpool with just $35 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Sunday
from $65
Monday
from $53
Tuesday
from $46
Wednesday
from $36
Thursday
from $38
Friday
from $38
Saturday
from $35

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $71
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $74
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $169
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 45m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $202
  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $241
  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $243

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    11h 45m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $71
  • Ryanair
    10h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:20 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $87
  • Ryanair
    15h 0m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $97
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $109

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $46
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    8:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $54
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 41m
    0
    8:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:53 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $56
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 8m
    0
    8:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:20 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $61
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 29m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:59 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $82
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    18h 30m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $55
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $61
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    11:05 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:30 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $81
  • Ryanair
    3h 35m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $81

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 28m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:20 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $36
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    5:29 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:59 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $41
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $41
  • ScotRail
    4h 47m
    0
    10:59 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    3:46 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $49
  • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:45 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • Cheapest Flights Wednesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 15m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $81
  • Ryanair
    3h 50m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $86
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $111
  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $231

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    5:29 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:59 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $38
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 12m
    0
    8:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:24 PM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $45
  • ScotRail
    4h 47m
    0
    10:59 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    3:46 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $45
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    8:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $46
  • Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • Ryanair
    6h 55m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $84
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • R Airlines
    5h 45m
    0
    5:45 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $97
  • Jet2.com
    16h 35m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:55 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from $104

    Cheapest Trains Friday

  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    5:29 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:59 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $38
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:24 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $39
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $58
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 29m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:59 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $67
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    11h 45m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:00 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    23h 45m
    0
    7:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:15 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $90
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    14h 10m
    0
    9:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $91
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    23h 0m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $206
  • Aer Lingus
    19h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    7:35 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $223

    Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 17m
    0
    6:18 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:35 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 6m
    0
    6:18 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:24 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    2:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $46
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $52
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    18h 30m
    0
    11:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    6:05 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $136
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $143
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $144
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 0m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $152

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool from Edinburgh in just 2h 35m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Sunday
from 2h 35m
Monday
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
from 2h 45m
Wednesday
from 3h 29m
Thursday
from 4h 3m
Friday
from 3h 25m
Saturday
from 3h 25m

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    2h 35m
    0
    8:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $307
  • R Airlines
    3h 45m
    0
    10:10 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    1:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $241
  • Ryanair
    4h 0m
    0
    7:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $169
  • Ryanair
    5h 0m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    4:25 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $243
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $71
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $74
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $93

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    1:55 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    5:20 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $121
  • British Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    6:50 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $232
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 35m
    0
    6:35 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:10 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $109
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 15m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:15 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $112
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $61

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • R Airlines
    2h 45m
    0
    7:15 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:00 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $126
  • Ryanair
    3h 35m
    0
    7:15 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:50 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $81
  • Aer Lingus
    3h 40m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $178
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 5m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $144
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 28m
    0
    8:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:20 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $88
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    8:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $54
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 8m
    0
    8:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:20 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $61
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 29m
    0
    8:30 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:59 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $82
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:00 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $66
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $65
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $58

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $41
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 28m
    0
    6:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    11:20 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $36
  • ScotRail
    4h 47m
    0
    10:59 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    3:46 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $49
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    5:29 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:59 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $41
  • Fastest Flights Wednesday

  • Ryanair
    3h 50m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:10 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $86
  • British Airways
    3h 50m
    0
    5:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:45 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $231
  • Ryanair
    4h 55m
    0
    6:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:50 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $111
  • BA CityFlyer
    6h 25m
    0
    8:50 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    3:15 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from $293
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:45 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $58
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 3m
    0
    8:52 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $46
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 12m
    0
    8:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    12:24 PM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $45
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 29m
    0
    1:30 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    5:59 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $60
  • ScotRail
    4h 47m
    0
    10:59 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    3:46 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from $45
  • Fastest Flights Thursday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    4h 20m
    0
    8:35 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:55 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from $107
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 25m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:25 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $135
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 30m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:30 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $97
  • Aer Lingus
    5h 30m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    5:25 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Aer Lingus
    Economy
    from $279
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    8:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    6:45 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $62
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    8:35 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    7:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from $255
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:45 AM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $278
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 55m
    0
    7:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:55 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from $243
  • British Airways
    7h 20m
    0
    2:40 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:00 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from $300
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $58
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 12m
    0
    6:12 AM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    10:24 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $39
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 29m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:59 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $67
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    4h 34m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:04 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from $72
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:00 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $56
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    11:45 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    9:15 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • National Express
    11h 45m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $71

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Ryanair
    3h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    8:35 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $162
  • Ryanair
    3h 55m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:15 PM
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $136
  • KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    4h 20m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    10:20 AM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    KLM - Royal Dutch Airlines
    Economy
    from $410
  • Ryanair
    4h 25m
    0
    5:10 PM
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    9:35 PM
    Manchester Airport
    Airport Bus Station
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $143
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    2:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    6:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $46
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 29m
    0
    4:52 PM
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    8:21 PM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from $52
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 6m
    0
    6:18 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:24 AM
    Liverpool
    Moorfields Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 17m
    0
    6:18 AM
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:35 AM
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from $35
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35 AM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    7:45 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $60
  • National Express
    12h 15m
    0
    8:20 PM
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    8:35 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    14h 55m
    0
    8:45 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    11:40 AM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    15h 30m
    0
    10:40 PM
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    2:10 PM
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Edinburgh to Liverpool

What are the most popular stations in Edinburgh and Liverpool?

In Edinburgh, you will usually depart from St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Train Station or Haymarket Station, while in Liverpool you will be arriving at James Street Station, Lime Street Station or One Bus 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 Liverpool from Edinburgh? With 18 connections between 7 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 Edinburgh and Liverpool, you can pay as low as $35 with a Train from TransPennine Express.

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 Liverpool in just 2h 35m.

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 Edinburgh and Liverpool are National Express, FlixBus and Ryanair, 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 Edinburgh and Liverpool 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 Broomhouse or to Birkenhead, and look at flights from Edinburgh Airport, and landing at Blackpool 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 Edinburgh to Liverpool?

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

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and 1 more.

Airlines: Ryanair, EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011) and 7 more.

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

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

FAQs about the trip from Edinburgh to Liverpool

How can I reach Liverpool from Edinburgh?

Every day, there are on average 18 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Liverpool from Edinburgh.

How far is Liverpool from Edinburgh?

The distance between Edinburgh and Liverpool is 176.1 miles.

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

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 Edinburgh to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool with just $35 by taking a Train from TransPennine Express.

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

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 Liverpool in just 2h 35m with a Flight from EasyJet Airline.

More routes to Edinburgh and to Liverpool

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

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