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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Carrbridge to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carrbridge to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carrbridge to Edinburgh will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 2 trains that leave Carrbridge for Edinburgh every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 153 km distance in an average of 3 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carrbridge to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carrbridge to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 153 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£35 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Carrbridge to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Carrbridge to Edinburgh trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:59 Carrbridge | 3h28 | 20:27 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carrbridge to Edinburgh
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Trains from Carrbridge to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 19:39. The fastest train covers the 153 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 153 km |
Average train duration 3h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 3 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 19:39 |
Train companies: ScotRail, LNER from Carrbridge to Edinburgh trainsScotRail, LNER trains will get you between Carrbridge and Edinburgh from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carrbridge to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carrbridge to Edinburgh by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carrbridge and Edinburgh
ParkingDiningHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off in front of the station (minibuses) or main road (coaches)
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Lockers
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WCHotelLoungeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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