The average train between Carlisle and Guildford takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Guildford. 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 hourly between Carlisle and Guildford. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Guildford at 6:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Guildford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Guildford station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Carlisle to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Guildford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Guildford station.
Book your Carlisle to Guildford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Guildford is 436.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Guildford via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 47m.