There are 4 ways to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Lancaster to Haymarkettrain Preston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 42m£57–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus Air / ...
6h 23m£32–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Carnforth to Edinburgh (EDI)159.2 mi
2h 46mDrive 159.2 mi
- Drive from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)car 159.2 mi
2h 46m£40–58
Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to bus which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Terminal via Bus Station, Underpass and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). However, there are services departing from Carnforth and arriving at Edinburgh Airport via Lancaster and Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Carnforth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 182 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), including transfers.
Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.
Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Lancaster station.
The best way to get from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 6h 23m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Street to Terminal via Bus Station, Underpass, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Lancaster to Haymarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd
- Single
- £7–15
- Phone
- +44 (0)131 510 4007
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ember
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- Ember
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Carnforth to Edinburgh (EDI)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Haymarket station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Carnforth to Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
There are 2807+ hotels available in Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Carnforth and Edinburgh Airport (EDI). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.