Train Inverness to Carlisle from £122 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 26m 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 26m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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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 6:52 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

1:25 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 8:03 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 7:32 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:03 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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