Maidstone to Carlisle Trains

Maidstone to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Carlisle takes 5h 44m and the fastest train takes 5h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 44m
Duration: 337 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 54m

£86–196

Maidstone to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

1:14 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
2:14 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
3:14 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 38m • 2 changes
4:14 PM → 9:51 PM
5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:42 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:42 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
8:44 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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.

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Carlisle via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 54m.

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