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Edinburgh to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train
First train
06:13
Last train
Last train
18:52
Departure city
Departure city
Edinburgh
Arrival city
Arrival city
Carnforth
Journey time
Journey time
2h 20m
Distance
Distance
128 miles
Price
Price
TRY 924.45*
Train operators
Train operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

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18:52
2h 49m, 1 change
Waverley
21:41
Carnforth
Avanti West CoastNorthern
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20:12
3h 25m, 1 change
Waverley
23:37
Carnforth
TransPennine ExpressNorthern
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21:03
11h 29m, 4 change
Waverley
08:32
+1
Carnforth
ScotRail
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21:11
11h 21m, 4 change
Edinburgh Park
08:32
+1
Paris
ScotRail
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Fares from Edinburgh to Carnforth usually average around TRY 924.45, but you can often save more by choosing options like Off-Peak or Advance tickets. Take a look below to find the best deal for your journey!

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Thu26Mar
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Fri27Mar
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Sat28Mar
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

We'd strongly suggest avoiding rush hour crowds by traveling on Off-Peak services, often leading to a cheaper and more peaceful journey. Exact timings vary between providers, but in general, skip traveling between 06:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM on weekdays. Off-Peak rates are available all day on weekends and bank holidays.
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Group travel deals

If your party consists of 3 to 9 travelers, you can benefit from group travel discounts — often up to a third off regular ticket prices. It's a great way to make trips from Edinburgh to Carnforth more affordable for friends, family, or work groups.
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Season tickets for frequent travelers

Regular commuters traveling between Edinburgh and Carnforth - whether weekly, monthly, or annually - can benefit greatly from season tickets. Season tickets allow unlimited travel between both stations within specific time periods, offering substantial savings and eliminating the need to purchase individual tickets for every trip.

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