The average train between Nottingham and Carlisle takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Nottingham 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 Nottingham and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nottingham is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Nottingham station and arriving at Carlisle station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
Nottingham to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.
Nottingham to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Nottingham to Carlisle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Nottingham and Carlisle is 245.6 km. The road distance is 326 km.
You can take a train from Nottingham to Carlisle via Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 33m.