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Trip Overview

The average train between Poole and Carlisle takes 7h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

7h 36m
Duration
371 mi
Distance
£177
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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8h 6m
£142–234

Poole to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Poole and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 6:07 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Bournemouth and take an average of 7h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast18h • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 14m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast7h 6m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 52m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayCross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Poole 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.

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  • Distance: 371.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Poole to Carlisle via Bournemouth and Wolverhampton in around 8h 6m.

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