Folkestone to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Carlisle takes 5h 28m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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.

5h 28m
Duration: 367 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 52m

£101–223

Folkestone to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:55 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
6h 20m • 1 change
9:58 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
7h 8m • 1 change
10:58 PM → 9:20 AM
Arrives next day
10h 22m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:27 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 19m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 20m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 48m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:56 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 55m • 1 change
7:56 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 50m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 4:47 PM
4h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 56m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
11:56 AM → 4:50 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.