Train Cardiff to Carlisle from £112 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Carlisle takes 5h 35m 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 35m

Duration

278 mi

Distance

£112

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

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 10:23 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

1:53 PM → 7:04 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:59 PM
5h 9m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 9:01 PM
4h 45m • 1 change
4:53 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 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, May 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 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, May 4, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:59 AM
5h 26m • 1 change
5:49 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 11m • 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

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