Edinburgh to Keswick train with TransPennine Express

Wed, Feb 04
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The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Keswick

Showing times and prices for Feb 04

Cheapest price

$24

Average price

$55

Fastest journey

1 h 28 m

Average duration

1 h 37 m

Trains per day

18

Distance

150 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Keswick is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Edinburgh to Keswick will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.

Fast trains

Of the 18 trains that leave Edinburgh for Keswick on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .

On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.

Avanti West CoastW01974
10:52AM1h28
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:20PMPenrith station (PNR)
$241One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY39319+BusBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+Avanti West CoastL02262+Northern Rail (3)L11123
09:15AM3h43
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
12:58PMWindermere station (WDM)
$291One-way
3 transfers
Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern Rail (3)L11122
08:52AM2h48
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
11:40AMWindermere station (WDM)
$291One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW02947+Northern Rail (3)Y25304
08:52AM1h50
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
10:42AMAspatria station (ASP)
$321One-way
1 transfer
ScotRailY39377+BusBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+Avanti West CoastL02263+Northern Rail (3)L06092
11:15AM3h24
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:39PMAspatria station (ASP)
$321One-way
3 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Edinburgh to Keswick

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Keswick among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 93 miles (150 km)

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€27

Average price

€15

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2h 10m

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1h 40m

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5h 35m

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Live departures

Edinburgh to Keswick train times

The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Keswick trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 11:00 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
avanti_west_coast11:52 AM Edinburgh
2h16
2:08 PM Keswick0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coast3:52 PM Edinburgh
2h24
6:16 PM Keswick0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, February 4
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On time
8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h29
10:41 AM Windermere station (WDM)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC73804
On time
8:12 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h34
9:46 AM Penrith station (PNR)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW02947+northern_railY25304
On time
8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h50
10:42 AM Aspatria station (ASP)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW02947+northern_railL11122
On time
8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h48
11:40 AM Windermere station (WDM)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW02947+transpennine_expressC73806
On time
8:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h57
10:49 AM Penrith station (PNR)
1 transfer
scotrailY39319+assertis_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+avanti_west_coastL02262+northern_railL11123
On time
9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3h43
12:58 PM Windermere station (WDM)
3 transfers
scotrailY39319+assertis_busBus from Glasgow Queen Street to Glasgow Central+avanti_west_coastL02262+northern_railL06076
On time
9:15 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3h24
12:39 PM Aspatria station (ASP)
3 transfers
transpennine_expressC73808+northern_railL11123
On time
10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h47
12:58 PM Windermere station (WDM)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC73808+northern_railL06076
On time
10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h28
12:39 PM Aspatria station (ASP)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC73808
On time
10:11 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h36
11:47 AM Penrith station (PNR)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW01974
On time
10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
1h28
12:20 PM Penrith station (PNR)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW01974+northern_railL05465
On time
10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h45
1:37 PM Aspatria station (ASP)
1 transfer
avanti_west_coastW01974+transpennine_expressC73811+northern_railL07639
On time
10:52 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
3h02
1:54 PM Windermere station (WDM)
2 transfers
scotrailY39716 · Y39897+transpennine_expressC73790
On time
10:59 AM Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
2h43
1:42 PM Penrith station (PNR)
2 transfers

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Why book with Omio vs TransPennine Express?

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Keswick

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Trains from Edinburgh to Keswick run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $16 (€12) but you can travel from only $13 (€10) by bus.

There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 22:04. The fastest train covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€10)
Distance
93 miles (150 km)
Average train duration
1h 40m
Cheapest ticket price
$16 (€12)
Trains per day
18
Direct trains
4
Fastest train
1h 27m
First train
06:09
Last train
22:04
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $13 (€10)

Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast from Edinburgh to Keswick trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Edinburgh and Keswick from $13 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

TransPennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Price
$19 (€15)
TransPennine Express frequency
9 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Avanti West Coast

About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€20)
Avanti West Coast frequency
8 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Edinburgh to Keswick

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Keswick 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 Keswick, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Edinburgh to Keswick can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $16 (€12), while the average price is around $34 (€27).
The train from Edinburgh to Keswick takes 1h 27m and runs 18 per day.
The distance by train from Edinburgh to Keswick is 93 miles (150 km).
The first train from Edinburgh to Keswick leaves at 6:09 AM.
The last train from Edinburgh to Keswick leaves at 10:04 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Edinburgh to Keswick.
Yes, there is a direct train from Edinburgh to Keswick. This service operates 4 times per day, provided by TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Edinburgh to Keswick.
The train station in Edinburgh that goes to Keswick is Edinburgh Waverley (EDB), which connects to Penrith station (PNR).
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Keswick is by bus, with a cost of around $13 (€10).
The train journey from Edinburgh to Keswick offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the rolling landscapes of the Scottish Borders and the picturesque Lake District, with its lush greenery and stunning lakes.
A day trip from Edinburgh to Keswick is possible with a travel time of 1h 27m each way. There are 18 train journeys available per day. The distance is 93 miles (150 km).
For a fulfilling experience in Keswick, plan to spend at least 2-3 days to explore its stunning natural landscapes, enjoy activities like hiking in the Lake District, and visit local attractions such as the Derwent Pencil Museum and Castlerigg Stone Circle.
Yes, you can take the train from Edinburgh to Keswick.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Edinburgh to Keswick

Edinburgh
Keswick
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free public Wi-Fi available.
Lockers
Lockers
  • You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
Dining
Dining
  • Bagel Factory
  • Burger King
  • Caffè Nero
  • Costa Coffee
  • JD Wetherspoon
  • The Pasty Shop
  • The Beer House
  • M&S
  • Pret a Manger
Taxis
Taxis
  • 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.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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.
WC
WC
  • 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,
Hotel
Hotel
  • Old Waverley Hotel
  • Jurys Inn Edinburgh
  • The Scotsman Hotel
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
  • Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 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 Desk
Information Desk
  • Information booths are located on the concourse.
Public transit options for Edinburgh Waverley
  • 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.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 21:25 Saturday 06:30 - 21:25 Sunday 08:10 - 21:25
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: M&S Simply Food
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, the Concourse and near the entrance from Haymarket Terrace.
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Inside the station - one on platform 4 and one on platform 2 and 3
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Haymarket
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the layby in front of the station

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