Ayr to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ayr and Carlisle takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Ayr 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.

2h 30m
Duration: 142 mi
Distance: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 24m

£38–91

Ayr to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Ayr and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ayr is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:05 PM → 6:32 PM
2h 27m • 1 change
5:36 PM → 7:47 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
7:05 PM → 9:23 PM
2h 18m • 1 change
10:33 PM → 1:43 AM
Arrives next day
3h 10m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:01 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:48 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:36 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:15 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:45 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 11:37 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
9:45 AM → 12:34 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:15 AM → 7:44 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:03 AM → 8:32 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:35 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 12m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 9:08 AM
2h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ayr 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.