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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 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day 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 14m
Duration
181 mi
Distance
£77
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain train Preston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m
£57–104

Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressEdinburgh Trams9h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 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 10, 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 11, 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 12, 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 Friday, November 13, 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 14m

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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