Train Carlisle to Cardross from £52 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Cardross takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle to Cardross. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 30m
Duration: 118 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
Take the train from Hyndland to Cardrosstrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...

2h 14m

£33–95

Carlisle to Cardross train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Cardross. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Cardross at 7:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, June 4, 2026

7:53 PM → 10:02 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
8:01 PM → 10:31 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:54 PM → 11:31 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
10:03 PM → 12:37 AM
Arrives next day
2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, June 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:12 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:06 AM
2h 10m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:41 AM → 11:37 AM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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