The average train between Ashton-under-Lyne and Carlisle takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Ashton-under-Lyne 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 hourly between Ashton-under-Lyne and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ashton-under-Lyne is at 7:47 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ashton-under-Lyne to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Ashton-under-Lyne station and arriving at Carlisle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Carlisle train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Ashton-under-Lyne to Carlisle train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Ashton-under-Lyne to Carlisle train tickets online with Metrolink and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Ashton-under-Lyne and Carlisle is 165.6 km. The road distance is 203 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 1h 55m.