The average train between Redcar and Carlisle takes 3h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is an hourly train service from Redcar 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 Redcar and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Redcar is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Darlington and take an average of 3h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Redcar to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Redcar station and arriving at Carlisle station via Darlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
Redcar to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Redcar Central station.
Redcar to Carlisle train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Redcar to Carlisle train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Cross Country.
The distance between Redcar and Carlisle is 124.4 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Redcar Central to Carlisle via Darlington and Newcastle in around 3h 5m.