The average train between Huntingdon and Carlisle takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Huntingdon is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough 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 Huntingdon to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon station and arriving at Carlisle station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Huntingdon to Carlisle train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Peterborough station.
Huntingdon to Carlisle train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Huntingdon to Carlisle train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Huntingdon and Carlisle is 338 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Huntingdon to Carlisle via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 4h 48m.