The average train between Carlisle and Driffield takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Driffield. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Driffield. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Driffield at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Driffield. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Driffield station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
Carlisle to Driffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Driffield train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Driffield station.
Book your Carlisle to Driffield train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Carlisle and Driffield is 189.4 km. The road distance is 339 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Driffield via Newcastle and York in around 5h 4m.