Retford to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Carlisle takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford 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.

4h 28m
Duration: 190 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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3h 46m

£47–123

Retford to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Retford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:04 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 13m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 3:48 PM
3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:26 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 49m • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
11:12 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:21 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
11:13 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 29m • 2 changes
1:13 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford 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.