The average train between Maybole and Carlisle takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Maybole 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 Maybole and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maybole is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maybole to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Maybole station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Maybole to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Maybole to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Maybole and Carlisle is 122 km. The road distance is 243 km.
You can take a train from Maybole to Carlisle via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 2h 54m.