The average train between London and Carlisle takes 3h 58m and the fastest train takes 3h 17m. There is an hourly train service from London 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 London and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.
London to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from London Euston station.
London to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your London to Carlisle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Lumo and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between London and Carlisle is 420.5 km. The road distance is 478 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.
