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Edinburgh to Westhoughton Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Edinburgh to Westhoughton, starting from £14.00 and averaging £23.60. The entire journey takes no more than 3 hours 24 minutes. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
10:11 3 hours 28 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	13:39 Westhoughton	Find Tickets
10:52 3 hours 24 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	14:16 Westhoughton	Find Tickets
12:12 3 hours 28 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	15:40 Westhoughton	Find Tickets
12:52 3 hours 24 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	16:16 Westhoughton	Find Tickets
14:12 3 hours 27 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	17:39 Westhoughton	Find Tickets
14:52 3 hours 24 minutes, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	18:16 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Westhoughton Train Route Details

First train

06:12

Last train

23:45

Departure station

Edinburgh

Arrival station

Westhoughton

Journey time

3 hours 24 minutes

Distance

270 km

Price

£14.00*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Westhoughton

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Edinburgh to Westhoughton. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Westhoughton for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

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 Edinburgh to Westhoughton, 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 Edinburgh to Westhoughton ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group 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.

Edinburgh to Westhoughton train ticket types

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

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Edinburgh to Westhoughton Train prices and times

Edinburgh to Westhoughton Train Route Details