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Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carnforth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) takes 3h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 10m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 43m
£57–104

Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train times

Trains run hourly between Carnforth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). The earliest departure is at 7:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnforth is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI) at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Lancaster and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 51m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams3h 4m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams3h 22m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastEdinburgh Trams2h 50m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)? 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 Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Edinburgh Airport (EDI), Scotland?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Lancaster to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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