Carlisle to Poole Trains

Carlisle to Poole trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Poole takes 8h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Poole. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration: 371 mi
Distance: £168
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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7h 37m

£143–222

Carlisle to Poole train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Poole. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Poole at 10:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Stafford and take an average of 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:08 PM → 10:38 AM
Arrives next day
14h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:36 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 5:39 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:36 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 5:39 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 3:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 25m • 2 changes
10:05 AM → 5:36 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:02 AM → 6:51 PM
7h 48m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 7:51 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 8:51 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 9:51 PM
7h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:36 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 5:39 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:03 AM → 2:38 PM
7h 34m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 3:36 PM
7h 28m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 4:36 PM
7h 26m • 2 changes
10:07 AM → 5:39 PM
7h 32m • 2 changes
Show more

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