The average train between Carlisle and Sutton takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Sutton. 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 Sutton. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Sutton at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Sutton. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Sutton station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
Carlisle to Sutton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Sutton train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Carlisle to Sutton train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Sutton is 434.4 km. The road distance is 503 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.