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Edinburgh to Carnforth Train prices and times

Looking to travel from Edinburgh to Carnforth? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as IDR 357,770, with average prices for this route around IDR 477,026.

To get the best deals, we recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
16:52 2 hours 31 minutes, 1 change Edinburgh (Waverley)	19:23 Carnforth	Find Tickets
18:12 2 hours 48 minutes, 1 change Edinburgh (Waverley)	21:00 Carnforth	Find Tickets
18:52 2 hours 49 minutes, 1 change Edinburgh (Waverley)	21:41 Carnforth	Find Tickets
20:12 3 hours 25 minutes, 1 change Edinburgh (Waverley)	23:37 Carnforth	Find Tickets
23:45 7 hours 13 minutes, 2 change Edinburgh (Waverley)	06:58 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Edinburgh to Carnforth Train Route Details

First train

06:12

Last train

23:45

Departure city

Edinburgh

Arrival city

Carnforth

Journey time

2 hours 20 minutes

Distance

205 km

Price

IDR 357,770*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh to Carnforth

Traveling in off-peak train times

Taking advantage of Off-Peak train tickets is another effective way to save on your train journey from Edinburgh to Carnforth. These tickets are generally cheaper and can be used during quieter periods, typically outside of morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh to Carnforth for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh to Carnforth, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh to Carnforth ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

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*Based on Trip.com ticket data from 2023, Split Tickets provided notably lower prices compared to full-price tickets.

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