The average train between Carlisle and Redcar takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Carlisle and Redcar. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Redcar at 6:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 12m. 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 Middlesbrough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
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 Middlesbrough station.
Book your Carlisle to Redcar train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Carlisle and Redcar is 124.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Carlisle to Middlesbrough every 3 hours. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 40m.