Inverness to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 34m 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 34m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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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 6:53 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 6:06 PM
5h 18m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 7:32 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 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, October 23, 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, October 24, 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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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:52 AM → 3:31 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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, October 26, 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, October 27, 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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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.