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The average train between Guildford and Carlisle takes 4h 50m 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.

4h 50m
Duration
329 mi
Distance
£115
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain train Guildford - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 56m
£78–185

Guildford to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Guildford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 16m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 22m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 22m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 22m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast4h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Guildford 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 Guildford to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 329.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 56m.

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