The average train between Poole and Carlisle takes 6h 37m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Poole 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 Poole and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Poole to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Carlisle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
Poole to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Poole to Carlisle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Carlisle is 469.3 km. The road distance is 664 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 6h 3m.