Perth to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Carlisle takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. 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.

2h 55m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Dundee - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

2h 55m

£46–104

Perth to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Perth and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:32 AM
3h 16m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 35m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:16 AM → 8:33 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:14 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
7:11 AM → 9:47 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:33 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:06 AM → 11:46 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 2:47 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
1:10 PM → 3:46 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.