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Carnforth to Edinburgh train route details

First train
First train
09:29
Last train
Last train
22:38
Departure city
Departure city
Carnforth
Arrival city
Arrival city
Edinburgh
Journey time
Journey time
4h 17m
Distance
Distance
205 km
Price
Price
US$ 20.65*
Train Operators
Train Operators
Avanti West Coast, Northern, ScotRail

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09:29
6h 18m, 4 change
Carnforth
15:47
Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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10:40
5h 45m, 4 change
Carnforth
16:25
Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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12:22
7h 25m, 4 change
Carnforth
19:47
Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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12:22
8h 3m, 4 change
Carnforth
20:25
Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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14:16
7h 31m, 4 change
Carnforth
21:47
Waverley
NorthernTransPennine Express
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14:16
8h 9m, 4 change
Carnforth
22:25
Paris
NorthernTransPennine Express
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Explore the cheapest prices to Edinburgh from Carnforth this week

Fares from Carnforth to Edinburgh usually average around US$ 20.65, 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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How to book cheap train tickets from Carnforth to Edinburgh

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Season tickets for frequent travellers

If you make the journey between Carnforth and Edinburgh on a weekly, monthly, or yearly basis, a season ticket is well worth considering. It gives you unlimited travel between the two stations at set times for 1 fixed cost, helping you save money while avoiding the hassle of buying separate tickets each time.
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Travel during Off-Peak train times

For a quieter, better-value trip, try to travel during Off-Peak hours rather than the busiest weekday periods. Although exact times can vary between train companies, the general rule is to avoid the 6:30 AM–09:30 AM and 4:00 PM–7:00 PM windows. At weekends and on bank holidays, Off-Peak pricing typically applies throughout the entire day.
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Book in advance

Booking Advance tickets at least 1 week before departure can reduce your fare by up to 61% on routes from Carnforth to Edinburgh. Advance fares are usually released 12 weeks prior to travel and exclude Anytime fares, with savings depending on route availability.
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Using a Railcard for 1/3 off

Save money on your journeys by choosing from a variety of Railcards, most of which give you 1/3 off standard fares. Options include the 16-25, 26-30, Family & Friends, Two Together, Network and Senior Railcards, plus the 16-17 Saver which offers 50% off. You can buy and store them digitally in your Trip.com app, so big savings are always just a tap away.

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