The average train between Guildford and Carlisle takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Carlisle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Guildford to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Guildford to Carlisle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Guildford and Carlisle is 436.5 km. The road distance is 530 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 58m.