Train Chester to Carlisle from £58 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Carlisle takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Chester to Carlisle. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 134 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£47–83

Chester to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

12:52 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
1:25 PM → 3:47 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
1:52 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 7m • 1 change
2:26 PM → 4:47 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:52 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:52 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 7m • 1 change
8:20 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
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