There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth by train, bus, rideshare, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
3h 42m£58–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Air
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpassbus Uk030
6h 11m£33–55Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Carnforth157.1 mi
2h 52mDrive 157.1 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforthcar 157.1 mi
2h 52m£39–56Fly, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Liverpool (LPL)plane EDI - LPL
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
5h 22m£73–192
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth station. However, there are services departing from Terminal and arriving at Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth. However, there are services departing from Haymarket and arriving at Carnforth via Lancaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnforth is 182 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth, including transfers.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Terminal station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Haymarket station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 6h 11m.
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 £55–100 and the journey takes 1h 57m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal to Police Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Underpass, and Bus Station in around 6h 11m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- When
- Friday and Monday
- Estimated price
- £75–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Liverpool via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £65–180
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–100
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–28
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Haymarket to Lancaster
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–110
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylink.co.uk
Bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–15
- Website
- https://www.citylink.co.uk/
- Single
- £7–15
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Underpass
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Edinburgh-EDI to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lancaster station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Carnforth.
There are 1690+ hotels available in Carnforth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Carnforth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.



















