The average train between Aberdeen and Carlisle takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Carlisle station via Haymarket station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Aberdeen to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Aberdeen and Carlisle is 255.4 km. The road distance is 340 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 4h 9m.