Train Carlisle to Perth from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Perth takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Perth. 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 55m
Duration: 164 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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2h 51m

£50–129

Carlisle to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Perth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:53 PM → 10:45 AM
Arrives next day
12h 52m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

12:14 PM → 2:48 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:44 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
2:53 PM → 5:40 PM
2h 47m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 6:43 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:00 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 37m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:10 AM → 8:38 AM
3h 28m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:45 AM
2h 55m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 10:37 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
9:14 AM → 11:36 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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