The average train between Perth and Carlisle takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 Perth and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Carlisle station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Perth to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Perth to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Carlisle is 169.7 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 23m.