Kettering to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Kettering and Carlisle takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Kettering 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.

5h 34m
Duration: 246 mi
Distance: £84
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Hinckley

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5h 13m

£53–154

Kettering to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Kettering and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Kettering is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

9:22 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
4h 53m • 3 changes
9:52 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
10h 1m • 3 changes
10:22 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
10h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:54 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 6m • 3 changes
7:26 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 30m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
9:26 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

12:57 AM → 9:47 AM
8h 50m • 3 changes
6:09 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 51m • 3 changes
7:21 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 39m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:27 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
11:30 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 30m • 3 changes
12:29 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 32m • 3 changes
1:30 PM → 6:07 PM
4h 37m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kettering 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.