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Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh train prices and times

Planning a journey from Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SEK 201.38, with average prices for this route around SEK 201.38. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Find Tickets
06:23 3h 55m, No direct Liverpool James Street	10:18 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
07:59 3h 38m, No direct Liverpool James Street	11:37 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
08:29 3h 51m, No direct Liverpool James Street	12:20 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
09:24 4h 8m, No direct Liverpool James Street	13:32 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
09:29 4h 3m, No direct Liverpool James Street	13:32 Edinburgh (Waverley)	Find Tickets
10:29 3h 50m, No direct Liverpool James Street	14:19 Paris	Find Tickets

Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh train route details

First train

06:23

Last train

23:55

Departure station

Liverpool James Street

Arrival station

Edinburgh

Journey time

3h 38m

Distance

284 km

Price

SEK 201.38*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh

Travelling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (06:30-09:30) and evening (16:00-19:00) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh can result in significant cost savings.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Liverpool James Street to Edinburgh train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with its own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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