The average train between Perth and Carlisle takes 2h 54m 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.
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 10:39 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 2h 54m. 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 Glasgow Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
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, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Carlisle is 169.7 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 2h 59m.