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Compare train for Edinburgh to Carluke
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Carluke among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 46 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£15 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Tickets start at around £15 compared to roughly £9 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£5. The journey takes 1h 16m versus 1h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Carluke
How to get to Carluke from Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Carluke is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
W84217 · L8858718:26 2h33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 20:59 Carluke station (CLU) £10 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
W84217 · L8858718:26 2h33 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 20:59 Carluke station (CLU) £10 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
L87756 · L88550+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central18:00 2h00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 20:00 Carluke station (CLU) £19 1 One-way 2 changes
Other options
W84209 · L8851616:26 2h34 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:00 Carluke station (CLU) £10 1 One-way 1 change
L88007 · L88516+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central17:00 2h00 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 19:00 Carluke station (CLU) £19 1 One-way 2 changes
L87972 · L88665+
Bus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central15:00 2h05 Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) 17:05 Carluke station (CLU) £19 1 One-way 2 changes
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Carluke
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- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Carluke as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Carluke station (CLU).
- Travel with Scotrail to go to Carluke by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Scotrail.
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