The average train between Edinburgh and Arnside takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Arnside. 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 every 2 hours between Edinburgh and Arnside. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Arnside at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Arnside. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Arnside station via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Edinburgh to Arnside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Arnside train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Lancaster station.
Book your Edinburgh to Arnside train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Edinburgh and Arnside is 196 km. The road distance is 292 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £60–100 and the journey takes 2h 3m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.