The average train between Wick and Carlisle takes 14h 54m and the fastest train takes 9h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Wick 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 3 times a day between Wick and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wick is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 3:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wick to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Wick station and arriving at Carlisle station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
Wick to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Wick station.
Wick to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Wick to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Wick and Carlisle is 394.6 km. The road distance is 730 km.
You can take a train from Wick to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 39m.