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Trip Overview

The average train between Carstairs Junction and Edinburgh takes 35 min and the fastest train takes 28 min. The train service runs several times per day from Carstairs Junction 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.

35 min
Duration
28 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Carstairs Junction to Edinburgh train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carstairs Junction and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carstairs Junction is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 9:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 35 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 29 min • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 28 min • Direct
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    train train 37 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    train train 39 min • Direct
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    train train 36 min • Direct
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    train train 29 min • Direct
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    train train 34 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Carstairs Junction to Edinburgh.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 28.1 mi
  • Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Carstairs Junction, Scotland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

ScotRail operates a train from Carstairs to Edinburgh Waverley 5 times a day. Tickets cost £11–18 and the journey takes 36 min. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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