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What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Buses to Edinburgh from Carlisle. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 4 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 18m
£11
£13
6
Train
1h 17m
£18
£23
11

What is the cheapest way to reach Edinburgh from Carlisle?

You can reach Edinburgh with just £11 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.

Sunday
from £18
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from £17
Saturday
from £11

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 17m
    0
    15:03
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    16:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 17m
    0
    19:07
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 19m
    0
    21:07
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    22:26
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 21m
    0
    18:18
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    19:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £31
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 22m
    0
    22:22
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    23:44
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £31

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    04:50
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 18m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 2m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    11:02
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    4h 32m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:32
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    04:50
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

What are the fastest trips from Carlisle to Edinburgh?

You can get to Edinburgh from Carlisle in just 1h 17m 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.

Sunday
from 1h 17m
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
from 5h 35m
Saturday
from 4h 18m

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 17m
    0
    15:03
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    16:20
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 17m
    0
    19:07
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    20:24
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • Avanti West Coast
    1h 19m
    0
    21:07
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    22:26
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £18
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 21m
    0
    18:18
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    19:39
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £31
  • TransPennine Express
    1h 22m
    0
    22:22
    Carlisle
    Central Station
    23:44
    Edinburgh
    Waverley Train Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £31

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    04:50
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    4h 18m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:18
    Edinburgh
    Haymarket Coach Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    4h 32m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:32
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew's House Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • FlixBus
    5h 2m
    0
    06:00
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    11:02
    Edinburgh
    St Andrew Square
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £11
  • National Express
    5h 35m
    0
    04:50
    Carlisle
    Coach Station
    10:25
    Edinburgh
    Central bus station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a 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 Haymarket Coach Stop, Princes Street or Waverley Train Station, 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 3 connections between 4 Bus and Train 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 £11 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 17m.

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 Avanti West Coast, FlixBus and TransPennine Express, 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 Avanti West Coast, FlixBus and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and National Express

Train companies: 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 3 connections between Bus and Train, 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 £11 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 17m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Carlisle and to Edinburgh

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Carlisle and to Edinburgh. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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