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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham NEC and Carlisle takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham NEC 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.

3h 16m
Duration
201 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Birmingham NEC to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham NEC and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham NEC is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 11m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 31m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 17m • Direct
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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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    train train 3h 22m • Direct
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    train train 3h 23m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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    train train 3h 19m • Direct
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    train train 3h 13m • Direct
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    train train 3h 14m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham NEC 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 Birmingham NEC to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 200.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 16m

What companies run services between Birmingham NEC, England and Carlisle, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Birmingham International to Carlisle every 2 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route 6 times a week.

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