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There are 5 ways to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lancaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
    3h 9m
    £34–175

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Galashiels Transport Interchangebus bus X95
    3. Take the bus from Galashiels Transport Interchange to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus bus X62 / ...
    8h 46m
    £27–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk030
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus bus Uk090
    6h 32m
    £28–54

  4. Drive 153.5 mi

    1. Drive from Carnforth to Edinburghcar car 153.5 mi
    2h 53m
    £38–55

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane MAN - EDI
    5h 47m
    £67–145

Carnforth to Edinburgh by train

Calendar102Weekly Trains
Duration3h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 £60–170 and the journey takes 2h 14m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Princes Street via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 32m.

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