What is the best way to travel from Carlisle to Edinburgh?
Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Carpool for the journey to Edinburgh from Carlisle. Check between different modes of transportation, look 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 get to Edinburgh with just $8 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast2h 44m09:22 AMCarlisleCentral Station12:06 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Avanti West Coast1h 16m09:02 AMCarlisleCentral Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 24m08:16 AMCarlisleCentral Station9:40 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern1h 52m08:26 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Friday
Cheapest Trains Friday
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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Northern3h 2m09:21 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station12:23 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern1h 52m08:26 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern1h 54m07:46 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station9:40 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern2h 58m09:51 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station12:49 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Saturday
Cheapest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m06:20 PMCarlisle8:10 PMEdinburgh0Economy
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Avanti West Coast1h 17m01:05 PMCarlisleCentral Station2:22 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 22m012:21 PMCarlisleCentral Station1:43 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 21m02:18 PMCarlisleCentral Station3:39 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern2h 19m011:24 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station1:43 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Sunday
Cheapest Carpool Sunday
Cheapest Trains Sunday
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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National Express5h 35m04:50 AMCarlisleBus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Cheapest Buses Thursday
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. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.
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Avanti West Coast1h 16m09:02 AMCarlisleCentral Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 21m010:16 AMCarlisleCentral Station11:37 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 24m08:16 AMCarlisleCentral Station9:40 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern1h 52m08:26 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Friday
Fastest Buses Friday
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Northern1h 52m08:26 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station10:18 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern1h 54m07:46 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station9:40 AMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern2h 58m09:51 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station12:49 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern3h 2m09:21 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station12:23 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Saturday
Fastest Buses Saturday
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Avanti West Coast1h 17m01:05 PMCarlisleCentral Station2:22 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 21m02:18 PMCarlisleCentral Station3:39 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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TransPennine Express1h 22m012:21 PMCarlisleCentral Station1:43 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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Northern2h 19m011:24 AMCarlisleWetheral Train Station1:43 PMEdinburghWaverley Station0Economy
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BlaBlaCar1h 50m06:20 PMCarlisle8:10 PMEdinburgh0Economy
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Fastest Trains Sunday
Fastest Carpool Sunday
Fastest Buses Sunday
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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National Express5h 35m04:50 AMCarlisleBus Station10:25 AMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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National Express3h 25m01:25 PMCarlisleBus Station4:50 PMEdinburghCentral bus station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
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FlixBus4h 30m06:00 AMCarlisleBus Station10:30 AMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Tuesday
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FlixBus3h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station5:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew Square0Economy
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FlixBus4h 25m02:05 PMCarlisleBus Station6:30 PMEdinburghSt Andrew's House Station0Economy
Fastest Buses Thursday
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 Bus Station, Central Station or MacDonalds Bus 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 6 connections between 6 Bus, Train 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 $8 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, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast
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 6 connections between Bus, Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Edinburgh from Carlisle.
How far is Edinburgh from Carlisle?
The distance between Carlisle and Edinburgh is 74.0 miles.
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 $8 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.
More routes to Carlisle and to Edinburgh
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