The cheapest and fastest trains from Morecambe to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
4 h 51 m
Average duration
4 h 51 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Morecambe to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Morecambe to Edinburgh will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 1 trains that leave Morecambe 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 211 km distance in an average of 4 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 51 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Morecambe to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Morecambe to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 211 km
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Live departures
Morecambe to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Morecambe to Edinburgh trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:57 Morecambe | 4h51 | 09:48 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Morecambe to Edinburgh
Trains from Morecambe to Edinburgh run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:30, the last at 20:12. The fastest train covers the 211 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 211 km |
Average train duration 2h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 04:30 |
Last train 20:12 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Morecambe to Edinburgh trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Morecambe and Edinburgh from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Morecambe to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Morecambe 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.

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Important Stations and Airports in Morecambe and Edinburgh
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 07:45 - 14:45
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Level access to platform from Central Drive up a gentle 30 metre ramp with handrail or up 4 steps and 15 metre ramp with handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: 3 stops opposite the station with buses to Preston and Lancaster. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the station entrance off Central Drive (B5321).
- 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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