It takes an average of 5h 25m to travel from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, over a distance of around 159 miles (257 km). There are normally 10 trains per day traveling from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) and tickets for this journey start from $19.06 when you book in advance.
First train | 06:12 | |
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Last train | 21:42 | |
Departure station | Southport | |
Arrival station | Edinburgh (Waverley) | |
Journey time | From 4h 6m | |
Distance | 159 miles (257 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From $19.06 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, Merseyrail |
Looking to travel from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 5 hours 25 minutes to travel from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 4 hours 6 minutes though. You'll usually find 10 trains per day running along the 257 km route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Edinburgh (Waverley), as there currently aren't any direct services on this route.
Plan your trip ahead of time and book early if you want to snap up the cheapest fares. Tickets from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) start from $19.06 when you book in advance, so start a search in our Journey Planner to view the latest prices.
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The average journey time by train between Southport and Edinburgh (Waverley) is 5 hours and 25 minutes, with around 10 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) is 4 hours and 6 minutes.
Train tickets from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) can start from as little as $19.06 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending the time of day, route and class you book.
No, there are no direct train services from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley). Travelling from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) by train will require a minimum of 1 change.
The first train from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) leaves at 06:12. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) leaves at 21:42. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Southport to Edinburgh (Waverley) cover a distance of around 159 miles (257 km) during the journey.
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