Liverpool to Carlisle Trains

Liverpool to Carlisle trains

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The average train between Liverpool and Carlisle takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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.

2h 14m
Duration: 124 mi
Distance: £54
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wigan North Westerntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Wigan North Western / ...
Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

2h 31m

£42–79

Liverpool to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Liverpool and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, July 24, 2026

1:43 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
2:39 PM → 4:47 PM
2h 8m • 1 change
2:45 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
3:39 PM → 5:53 PM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 8m • 1 change
7:45 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

8:29 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 12:52 PM
2h 37m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

5:43 AM → 7:54 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 15m • 1 change

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