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Compare 3 ways to travel from Edinburgh to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 19 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Edinburgh to Carlisle 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 Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Edinburgh to Carlisle start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Edinburgh to Carlisle is 1h 19m, covering a distance of 74 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 11m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Edinburgh to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 9 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Edinburgh to Carlisle departs at 08:11. And the latest train departs at 20:14.
Which is the best train operator from Edinburgh to Carlisle?
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 Edinburgh to Carlisle?
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 Edinburgh to Carlisle?
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 Edinburgh to Carlisle?
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 Edinburgh to Carlisle was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of £12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Edinburgh to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £12 to £129 for a train ticket from Edinburgh to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-15.
Usually Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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