What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Edinburgh from Carlisle. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Carlisle?
You can reach Edinburgh with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Avanti West Coast2h 44m009:22CarlisleCentral Station12:06EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 09:22:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 44m
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Avanti West Coast1h 18m011:02CarlisleCentral Station12:20EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 11:02:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 18m
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Northern3h 13m009:51CarlisleWetheral Train Station13:04EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 09:51:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 13:04:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 13m
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Northern2h 25m011:07CarlisleWetheral Train Station13:32EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 11:07:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest Trains Thursday
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Avanti West Coast2h 44m009:22CarlisleCentral Station12:06EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:22:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 44m
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Avanti West Coast1h 16m009:02CarlisleCentral Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:02:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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TransPennine Express1h 24m008:16CarlisleCentral Station09:40EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:16:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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Northern1h 52m008:26CarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:26:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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Northern3h 2m009:21CarlisleWetheral Train Station12:23EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 09:21:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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Northern1h 52m008:26CarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 08:26:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Northern1h 54m007:46CarlisleWetheral Train Station09:40EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:46:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Northern2h 58m009:51CarlisleWetheral Train Station12:49EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 09:51:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m018:20Carlisle20:10Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 18:20:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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Avanti West Coast1h 17m013:05CarlisleCentral Station14:22EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:05:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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TransPennine Express1h 22m012:21CarlisleCentral Station13:43EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:21:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 22m
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TransPennine Express1h 21m014:18CarlisleCentral Station15:39EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:18:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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Northern2h 19m011:24CarlisleWetheral Train Station13:43EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:24:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
What are the fastest trips from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh from Carlisle in just 1h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast1h 18m011:02CarlisleCentral Station12:20EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 11:02:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 18m
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TransPennine Express1h 21m010:16CarlisleCentral Station11:37EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 10:16:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 11:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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Northern2h 25m011:07CarlisleWetheral Train Station13:32EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 11:07:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 13:32:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 25m
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Avanti West Coast2h 44m009:22CarlisleCentral Station12:06EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 09:22:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 12:06:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 44m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 20/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 20/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Fastest Trains Thursday
Fastest Buses Thursday
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Avanti West Coast1h 16m009:02CarlisleCentral Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 09:02:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 16m
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TransPennine Express1h 21m010:16CarlisleCentral Station11:37EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 10:16:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 11:37:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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TransPennine Express1h 24m008:16CarlisleCentral Station09:40EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:16:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 24m
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Northern1h 52m008:26CarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 08:26:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 21/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 21/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Northern1h 52m008:26CarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 08:26:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:18:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 52m
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Northern1h 54m007:46CarlisleWetheral Train Station09:40EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 07:46:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 09:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Northern2h 58m009:51CarlisleWetheral Train Station12:49EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 09:51:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 58m
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Northern3h 2m009:21CarlisleWetheral Train Station12:23EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 09:21:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 12:23:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 2m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 22/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 22/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Avanti West Coast1h 17m013:05CarlisleCentral Station14:22EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Avanti West Coast goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:05:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 14:22:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 17m
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TransPennine Express1h 21m014:18CarlisleCentral Station15:39EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:18:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 15:39:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 21m
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TransPennine Express1h 22m012:21CarlisleCentral Station13:43EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 12:21:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 22m
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Northern2h 19m011:24CarlisleWetheral Train Station13:43EdinburghWaverley Station0EconomyA Train from Northern goes from Wetheral Train Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 11:24:00 to Waverley Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 13:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 19m
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m018:20Carlisle20:10Edinburgh0EconomyA Car from BlaBlaCar goes from , Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 18:20:00 to , Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 20:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 23/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express5h 35m004:50CarlisleCoach Station10:25EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 24/02/2025 04:50:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/02/2025 10:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 35m
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station17:30EdinburghSt Andrew Square0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew Square, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 17:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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National Express3h 25m013:25CarlisleCoach Station16:50EdinburghCentral bus station0EconomyA Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 13:25:00 to Central bus station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 16:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
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FlixBus4h 25m014:05CarlisleCoach Station18:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 14:05:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
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FlixBus4h 30m006:00CarlisleCoach Station10:30EdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Coach Station, Carlisle (United Kingdom) at 25/02/2025 06:00:00 to St Andrew's House Station, Edinburgh (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/02/2025 10:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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Bus from Carlisle to Edinburgh
What are the most popular stations in Carlisle and Edinburgh?
In Carlisle, you will usually depart from Coach Station, Central Station or MacDonalds Coach Station, while in Edinburgh you will be arriving at St Andrew's House Station, Waverley Station or Park Central, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Edinburgh from Carlisle? With 7 connections between 6 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Carlisle and Edinburgh, you can pay as low as £7 with a Bus from FlixBus.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Edinburgh in just 1h 16m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Carlisle and Edinburgh are FlixBus, National Express and Northern, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Carlisle and Edinburgh is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Carlisle Lake Airport or to Broomhouse, and look at flights from Carlisle Lake Airport, and landing at Edinburgh Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
The most popular companies between Carlisle and Edinburgh, are FlixBus, National Express and Northern. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express
Train companies: Northern, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Carlisle to Edinburgh. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Carlisle to Edinburgh
How can I reach Edinburgh from Carlisle?
Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Carlisle.
How far is Edinburgh from Carlisle?
The distance between Carlisle and Edinburgh is 119.0 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Carlisle and Edinburgh?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 3 kgs of CO2, a train 4 kgs, a car 20 kgs, and a flight 29 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
You can get to Edinburgh with just £7 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.
What is the fastest way to get from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Edinburgh in just 1h 16m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.
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