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The average train between Carlisle and Leith takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Leith. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Leith. The earliest departure is at 1:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Leith at 11:44 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
Carlisle to Leith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Leith train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
The distance between Carlisle and Leith is 120.7 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.
