Edinburgh to Morecambe by train

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Overview: trains from Edinburgh to Morecambe

Find the key information for travelling by train from Edinburgh to Morecambe, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:12 View journey
Last train 20:15 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 23m View journey
Distance (km) 210
Trains / day 23 View all
Cheapest journey £35.15 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr
Train operators 7

Edinburgh to Morecambe train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Edinburgh to Morecambe by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Edinburgh to Morecambe take around 2 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 210 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Edinburgh is scheduled to depart at around  06:12. The last departure is usually at around 20:14 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Edinburgh at around 06:15, with the last train leaving at around 20:15. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 23 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 31 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from £35.15.

We think any time is a great time to visit Morecambe, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Morecambe.

Is there a direct train from Edinburgh to Morecambe?

The journey between Edinburgh and Morecambe usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Edinburgh to Morecambe every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Edinburgh to Morecambe?

The Edinburgh to Morecambe train travel takes about 2 hours and 23 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Edinburgh to Morecambe train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Morecambe leaving Edinburgh at around 06:12 and the last train leaving at around 20:14 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Edinburgh at around 06:15, with the final departure at 20:15.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.