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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 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus 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
£21
£35
8
Train
4h 4m
£27
£64
10
Flight
2h 30m
£41
£150
57

What is the cheapest way to reach Liverpool from Edinburgh?

You can get to Liverpool with just £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

today
from £21
tomorrow
from £23
Friday
from £35
Saturday
from £25
Sunday
from £26
Monday
from £21
Tuesday
from £26

    Cheapest Buses today

  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46
  • Cheapest Flights today

  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 0m
    0
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £135
  • BA CityFlyer
    11h 55m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £284
  • Loganair
    13h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £290
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    15h 50m
    0
    20:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £371

    Cheapest Buses tomorrow

  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • Cheapest Trains tomorrow

  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    05:29
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £65
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 11m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £137
  • Cheapest Flights tomorrow

  • R Airlines
    12h 10m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £66
  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 5m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 50m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • Ryanair
    8h 20m
    0
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £45
  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 45m
    0
    07:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:45
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £61
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 15m
    0
    06:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78
  • Ryanair
    5h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £79

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    10:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    28h 0m
    0
    10:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £44
  • Ryanair
    5h 35m
    0
    13:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £46
  • Ryanair
    11h 50m
    0
    07:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £52
  • Ryanair
    6h 55m
    0
    14:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £54

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • EasyJet Airline
    25h 0m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £66
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 35m
    0
    07:20
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £72
  • Jet2.com
    14h 20m
    0
    09:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Jet2.com
    Economy
    from £75
  • Ryanair
    10h 55m
    0
    12:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • EasyJet Airline
    15h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:50
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £41
  • EasyJet Airline
    14h 55m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £54
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • R Airlines
    4h 40m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £68

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    05:29
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £27
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 4m
    0
    06:17
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:21
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £36
  • ScotRail
    5h 20m
    0
    06:39
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    11:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £56
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 11m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £64
  • Cheapest Flights Tuesday

  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 55m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £46
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £85
  • British Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    14:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £158
  • Norwegian Air Shuttle
    23h 20m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Norwegian Air Shuttle
    Economy
    from £193

What are the fastest trips from Edinburgh to Liverpool?

You can get to Liverpool from Edinburgh in just 2h 30m with a Flight from R Airlines. 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.

today
from 5h 5m
tomorrow
from 4h 15m
Friday
from 2h 40m
Saturday
from 2h 30m
Sunday
from 2h 45m
Monday
from 3h 25m
Tuesday
from 3h 50m

    Fastest Flights today

  • British Airways
    5h 5m
    0
    16:10
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:15
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £488
  • BA CityFlyer
    11h 55m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    07:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £284
  • EasyJet Airline
    13h 0m
    0
    19:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £135
  • Loganair
    13h 30m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    08:00
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Loganair
    Economy
    from £290
  • Fastest Buses today

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £46

    Fastest Flights tomorrow

  • EasyJet Airline
    4h 15m
    0
    18:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £76
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 50m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    16:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £87
  • EasyJet Airline
    8h 5m
    0
    11:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:10
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £84
  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    9h 40m
    0
    09:35
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £454
  • Fastest Trains tomorrow

  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 11m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £137
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    05:29
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £65
  • Fastest Buses tomorrow

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    9h 40m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    18:45
    Liverpool
    Edge Hill Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • R Airlines
    2h 40m
    0
    15:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £118
  • British Airways
    3h 40m
    0
    18:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:05
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £202
  • Ryanair
    5h 35m
    0
    10:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £79
  • EasyJet Airline
    6h 15m
    0
    06:25
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £78
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £57
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £54
  • FlixBus
    16h 20m
    0
    23:40
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    16:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • R Airlines
    2h 30m
    0
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £125
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 0m
    0
    11:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    14:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £126
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 10m
    0
    18:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    21:15
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £90
  • EasyJet Airline
    5h 20m
    0
    08:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:20
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £93
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £38
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £28
  • FlixBus
    9h 50m
    0
    10:20
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £25
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £35

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    2h 45m
    0
    16:45
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    19:30
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £186
  • R Airlines
    2h 55m
    0
    20:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    22:55
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £194
  • Ryanair
    10h 55m
    0
    12:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    23:45
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £78
  • Ryanair
    13h 15m
    0
    07:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    20:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from £96
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    19:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • National Express
    9h 45m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:30
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £34

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • R Airlines
    3h 25m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    12:40
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £134
  • EasyJet Airline
    3h 50m
    0
    06:00
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    09:50
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £62
  • British Airways
    4h 5m
    0
    13:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:10
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £99
  • R Airlines
    4h 40m
    0
    09:15
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    13:55
    Liverpool Airport
    Liverpool Airport
    0
    R Airlines
    Economy
    from £68
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 55m
    0
    09:05
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    19:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    10h 20m
    0
    09:50
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    20:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21

    Fastest Flights Tuesday

  • Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    3h 50m
    0
    11:40
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    15:30
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    Eastern Air Lines (2011)
    Economy
    from £85
  • British Airways
    4h 30m
    0
    14:05
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    British Airways
    Economy
    from £158
  • BA CityFlyer
    7h 45m
    0
    10:50
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    18:35
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    BA CityFlyer
    Economy
    from £275
  • EasyJet Airline
    9h 55m
    0
    07:30
    Edinburgh Airport
    Edinburgh Airport
    17:25
    Manchester Airport
    Manchester Airport
    0
    EasyJet Airline
    Economy
    from £46
  • Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 4m
    0
    06:17
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    10:21
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £36
  • London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    5h 11m
    0
    05:48
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    London North Eastern Railway (LNER)
    Economy
    from £64
  • ScotRail
    5h 20m
    0
    06:39
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Station
    11:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £56
  • TransPennine Express
    5h 30m
    0
    05:29
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Station
    10:59
    Liverpool
    Lime Street Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £27
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • National Express
    9h 25m
    0
    10:35
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    20:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £30
  • National Express
    10h 0m
    0
    08:45
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    18:45
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £26
  • National Express
    13h 0m
    0
    21:10
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    10:10
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £44
  • FlixBus
    15h 15m
    0
    20:45
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    12:00
    Liverpool
    One Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
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 Station or Park Central, while in Liverpool you will be arriving at Lime Street Station, One Bus Station or Penny Lane, 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 14 connections between 5 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 £21 with a Bus from FlixBus.

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 R Airlines: you will get to Liverpool in just 2h 30m.

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 FlixBus, National Express and EasyJet Airline, 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 FlixBus, National Express and EasyJet Airline. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express

Train companies: TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway (LNER) and ScotRail

Airlines: EasyJet Airline, Eastern Air Lines (2011), R Airlines 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 14 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 283.3 km.

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 £21 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

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 30m with a Flight from R Airlines.

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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