The average train between Prestwick and Carlisle takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prestwick is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Prestwick to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Prestwick station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Prestwick to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Prestwick Town station.
Prestwick to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Prestwick to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Prestwick and Carlisle is 125.6 km. The road distance is 223 km.
You can take a train from Prestwick Town to Carlisle via Glasgow Central in around 2h 19m.