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Bristol to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bristol and Carlisle takes 5h 7m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bristol 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.

5h 7m
Duration
282 mi
Distance
£139
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 9m
£119–188

Bristol to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Bristol and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 281.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 5h 9m.

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