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The average train between Chester and Carlisle takes 2h 28m 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.
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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Carlisle station via Warrington Bank Quay station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Chester to Carlisle train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Chester and Carlisle is 189.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Carlisle via Warrington Bank Quay in around 2h 23m.
