Train Carnforth to Edinburgh from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Edinburgh takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth 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: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Carnforth to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth 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 Monday, April 27, 2026

3:39 PM → 6:20 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
4:44 PM → 7:40 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
5:44 PM → 8:24 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
6:56 PM → 9:38 PM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:06 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:18 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
8:39 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:20 PM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth 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 to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 175.6 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 14m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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