The average train between Spalding and Carlisle takes 5h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Spalding 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 every 2 hours between Spalding and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Spalding is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Spalding 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.
No, there is no direct train from Spalding to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Spalding station and arriving at Carlisle station via Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
Spalding to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Peterborough station.
Spalding to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Spalding to Carlisle train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Spalding and Carlisle is 297.2 km. The road distance is 431 km.
You can take a train from Spalding to Carlisle via Peterborough and Newcastle in around 4h 53m.