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Cologne to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Carlisle takes 9h 55m and the fastest train takes 8h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 55m
Duration
665 mi
Distance
£313
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
8h 49m
£206–463

Cologne to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 9h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 664.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 55m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Carlisle via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 49m.

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