The average train between Edinburgh and Saint Bees takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh to Saint Bees. 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 3 hours between Edinburgh and Saint Bees. The earliest departure is at 1:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 4:52 PM which arrives into Saint Bees at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Saint Bees. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh station and arriving at Saint Bees station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Edinburgh to Saint Bees train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Edinburgh to Saint Bees train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at St Bees station.
Book your Edinburgh to Saint Bees train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Northern Trains Limited and 2 other operators.
The distance between Edinburgh and Saint Bees is 164.4 km. The road distance is 233 km.
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to St Bees via Carlisle in around 3h 23m.