Calais to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Calais and Carlisle takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 41m. 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 16m
Duration: 526 mi
Distance: £217
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 20m

£160–325

Calais to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Calais and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 4:47 PM
9h 18m • 2 changes
2:29 PM → 8:52 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 43m • 2 changes
8:06 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 5:53 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:51 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
10:06 AM → 3:48 PM
6h 42m • 2 changes
12:12 PM → 5:53 PM
6h 41m • 2 changes
2:04 PM → 7:51 PM
6h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
2:29 PM → 8:52 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
2:29 PM → 8:52 PM
7h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:29 AM → 12:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
7:29 AM → 1:47 PM
7h 18m • 2 changes
8:29 AM → 3:47 PM
8h 18m • 2 changes
2:29 PM → 8:52 PM
7h 23m • 2 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.