The average train between Maidstone and Carlisle takes 5h 45m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:14 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 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Carlisle station via London Charing Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Maidstone to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Maidstone to Carlisle train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Maidstone and Carlisle is 464.7 km. The road distance is 543 km.
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 55m.