Cardiff to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Carlisle takes 5h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 38m
Duration: 278 mi
Distance: £95
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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5h 4m

£70–149

Cardiff to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:10 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
6h 5m • 1 change
10:21 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
9h 33m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 17m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
11:40 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:48 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Carlisle? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.