Bradford to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bradford and Carlisle takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford 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 43m
Duration: 141 mi
Distance: £47
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 41m

£32–81

Bradford to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Bradford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
10:18 AM → 12:47 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
11:19 AM → 1:47 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:16 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
1:16 PM → 4:01 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:20 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
7:17 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
9:18 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bradford 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.