Train Exeter to Carlisle from £187 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Carlisle takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.

6h 19m
Duration: 357 mi
Distance: £187
Average price: Every 3 hours
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6h 18m

£151–242

Exeter to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Exeter and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

4:27 PM → 10:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:14 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 46m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:25 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 31m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

7:27 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 32m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 33m • 1 change
9:27 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:03 PM
5h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:27 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 34m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 40m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 7:05 PM
5h 38m • 1 change
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