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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth (Station) and Edinburgh takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth (Station) to Edinburgh. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 42m
Duration
176 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carnforth (Station) to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Carnforth (Station) and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth (Station) is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 37m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 34m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 25m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 39m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 59m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 35m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 36m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 57m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth (Station) to Edinburgh? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carnforth (Station) to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 175.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Carnforth (Station), England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 23m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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