The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
2
Distance
159 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £21.
Of the 2 trains that leave Edinburgh for Appleby-in-Westmorland every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 159 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 59 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 1 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.




Live departures
Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:52 Edinburgh | 6h01 | 10:53 Appleby-in-Westmorland | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:52 Edinburgh | 1h59 | 07:51 Appleby-in-Westmorland | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland
Trains from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:31, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 159 km distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 159 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 06:31 |
Last train 22:01 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Appleby-in-Westmorland from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Appleby-in-Westmorland 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 Appleby-in-Westmorland, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Appleby-in-Westmorland
- 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.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:15 Saturday 08:00 - 17:20 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Station, Both platforms can be accessed by step-free routes although it is quite steep. Step free access from the car park to the station entrance. The pedestrian foot crossing ('barrow' crossing) is currently not available due to signal box refurbishment. Please allow additional times for your journey.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off on Station Car Park.
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