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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 32m
Duration
284 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Inverness to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 48m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 50m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailTransPennine Express12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 53m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine Express5h 37m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express5h 49m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast5h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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 Inverness to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 5h 11m.

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