Calais to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Carlisle takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 6h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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.

8h 20m
Duration: 526 mi
Distance: £220
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain

7h 37m

£168–327

Calais to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

2:29 PM → 8:52 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
4:29 PM → 10:52 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
5:29 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
9h 46m • 3 changes
7:29 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
10h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
10:29 AM → 4:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:04 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 47m • 3 changes
4:06 PM → 9:51 PM
6h 45m • 3 changes
8:11 PM → 4:39 AM
Arrives next day
9h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 3 changes
11:29 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Calais 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.

What companies run services between Calais, France and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Carlisle via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 7h 37m.

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