The average train between Carlisle and Wick takes 15h 19m and the fastest train takes 9h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Wick. 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Wick. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Wick at 6:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 15h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Wick? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Wick. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Wick station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 19m.
Carlisle to Wick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Wick train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Wick station.
Book your Carlisle to Wick train tickets online with TransPennine Express and ScotRail.
The distance between Carlisle and Wick is 394.6 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Wick via Haymarket and Inverness in around 11h 9m.