The average train between Carlisle and Perth takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Perth. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Perth at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Perth. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Perth station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Carlisle to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Perth train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Perth station.
Book your Carlisle to Perth train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Perth is 169.7 km. The road distance is 248 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Perth via Haymarket in around 3h 8m.