Edinburgh to Ormskirk by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Ormskirk

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Ormskirk, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:12 View journey
Last train 22:13 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 3m View journey
Distance (km) 266
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey CA$57.20 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 35m
Train operators 6

Edinburgh to Ormskirk by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Edinburgh to Ormskirk? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 266 kilometres.

Train cost between Edinburgh to Ormskirk

Getting from Edinburgh to Ormskirk by rail typically costs CA$57.20, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train times for travel between Edinburgh and Ormskirk

If you are taking the train from Edinburgh to Ormskirk, you will have 16 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 5 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 06:12. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:13. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:13, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 19:57.

Train travel time and distance from Edinburgh to Ormskirk

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 3 minutes. The total distance travelled is 266 kilometres.

When are tickets between Edinburgh and Ormskirk available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Edinburgh and Ormskirk can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Edinburgh to Ormskirk by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Ormskirk.

FAQs about the train journey from Edinburgh to Ormskirk

Want to know more about your journey from Edinburgh to Ormskirk? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Edinburgh and Ormskirk by train is 266 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.