Bradford to Carlisle Trains

Bradford to Carlisle trains

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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: £59
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Preston

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2h 38m

£38–92

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 Saturday, August 15, 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, August 16, 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, August 17, 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 Tuesday, August 18, 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

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