Train Edinburgh to Carnforth from £75 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Carnforth takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh to Carnforth. 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 43m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £75
Average price: Hourly
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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

2h 37m

£62–108

Edinburgh to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Carnforth. 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 Carnforth at 11:37 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

2:52 PM → 5:41 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
4:11 PM → 6:45 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
4:52 PM → 7:22 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:12 PM → 8:39 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:01 AM
2h 49m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:50 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 12:11 PM
3h 18m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Carnforth? 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 Edinburgh to Carnforth.

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Distance: 175.6 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

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

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.

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