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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Perth takes 2h 51m 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 51m
Duration
163 mi
Distance
£67
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Perth train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Perth. 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 Perth at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 49m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 33m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 47m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 26m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 28m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 55m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 41m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 22m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Perth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Perth.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 163.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Perth, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Perth via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 2h 50m.

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