The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
28 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
41 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 5 trains that leave Edinburgh for Carstairs Junction every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 41 km distance in an average of 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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 Carstairs Junction train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 25 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 07:41 Edinburgh | 0h27 | 08:08 Carstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:20 Edinburgh | 0h27 | 10:47 Carstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:59 Edinburgh | 0h32 | 12:31 Carstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:51 Edinburgh | 0h26 | 14:17 Carstairs | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:50 Edinburgh | 0h26 | 16:16 Carstairs | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction
Trains from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction run on average 7 times per day, taking around 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:24, the last at 23:21. The fastest train covers the 41 km distance in 27m.
Distance 41 km |
Average train duration 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 27m |
First train 05:24 |
Last train 23:21 |
Train companies: Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction trainsScotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail trains will get you between Edinburgh and Carstairs Junction from £12. 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 Carstairs Junction train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Carstairs Junction 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 Carstairs Junction, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Carstairs Junction
- 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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