The average train between Luton and Carlisle takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Luton 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 Luton and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:38 AM at night, and the last departure from Luton is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Carlisle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Luton to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Luton to Carlisle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Luton and Carlisle is 374.6 km. The road distance is 527 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 30m.