- Distance: 100.7 mi
- Duration: 1h 19m
The average train between Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley. 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 hourly between Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Waverley at 11:41 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 19m.
Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Carlisle and Edinburgh Waverley is 118.6 km. The road distance is 162 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 17m. Three other operators also service this route.
