Widnes to Edinburgh by train
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Overview: trains from Widnes to Edinburgh
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Explore Widnes to Edinburgh by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Widnes to Edinburgh aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Widnes and Edinburgh
Average fares along this route:
The cheapest ticket price: AU$108.77
Ticket price when booked 30 days in advance:
Ticket price when booked 7 days in advance:
Finding cheap train tickets
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Ride slower trains as opposed to the pricier high-speed fares
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Widnes to Edinburgh departure frequency and train timetable
With 23 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 32 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:18 and the last one is at 20:29. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:06, with the last one at 23:17.
Train travel time and distance from Widnes to Edinburgh
Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 25 minutes. The total distance travelled is 288 kilometres.
Booking Widnes to Edinburgh trains in advance
Booking your Widnes to Edinburgh tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 4 and a half months before departure.
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Learn more about train travel from Widnes to Edinburgh
Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Edinburgh city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.
FAQs about the train journey from Widnes to Edinburgh
Want to know more about your journey from Widnes to Edinburgh? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The trip from Widnes to Edinburgh covers a distance of 288 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is AU$108.77. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for this route become available 4 and a half months before the travel date.
The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 25 minutes.
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