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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnforth takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth. 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 43m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnforth. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Carnforth at 9:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited10h 9m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 51m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 50m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 53m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 11m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 41m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 13m • 2 changes
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    Edinburgh TramsAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth? 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Lancaster every 4 hours. Tickets cost £55–90 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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