The average train between Leith and Carlisle takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 1h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Leith 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 Leith and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Leith is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:33 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Leith station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.
Leith to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
Leith to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Leith to Carlisle train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Leith and Carlisle is 120.7 km. The road distance is 162 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carlisle every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.
