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Aberdeen to Carlisle trains

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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.

4h 43m
Duration
226 mi
Distance
£98
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Aberdeen to Carlisle train times

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.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Cross CountryTransPennine Express9h 57m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 6m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 22m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 16m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 15m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 49m • 1 change
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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast4h 8m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 21m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express4h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aberdeen 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.

Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 226.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Carlisle via Haymarket in around 4h 9m.

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