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Trip Overview

The average train between Croydon and Carlisle takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Croydon 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.

4h 15m
Duration
311 mi
Distance
£109
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Croydon to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Croydon and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Croydon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkCaledonian Sleeper5h 48m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h 37m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast4h • 1 change
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    ThameslinkAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Croydon to Carlisle? 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.

Map of how to get from Croydon to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 311.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Carlisle, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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