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Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Edinburgh. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Edinburgh by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £38. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
The average train journey time from Carlisle to Edinburgh is 1h 21m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 13m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Carlisle to Edinburgh route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
The earliest train from Carlisle to Edinburgh departs at 08:16. And the latest train departs at 22:22.
Which is the best train operator from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with a punctuality rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £11To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to Edinburgh as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £11 to £129 for a train ticket from Carlisle to Edinburgh based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-12-15.
