The average train between Carlisle and Redcar takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Redcar. 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 Redcar. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Redcar at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Redcar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Redcar station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Carlisle to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Redcar train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Redcar Central station.
Book your Carlisle to Redcar train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Redcar is 124.4 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Redcar Central via Newcastle and Darlington in around 3h 5m.