The average train between Carlisle and Manchester takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Manchester. 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 Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Manchester at 11:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 48m.
Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Manchester train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Carlisle to Manchester train tickets online with TransPennine Express.
The distance between Carlisle and Manchester is 163.7 km. The road distance is 193 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 47m.
