Cambridge to Carlisle Trains

Cambridge to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cambridge and Carlisle takes 5h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge 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 59m
Duration: 297 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain

5h 22m

£105–159

Cambridge to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cambridge and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Peterborough and take an average of 5h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:00 PM → 9:22 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
5:00 PM → 11:06 PM
6h 6m • 2 changes
9:00 PM → 7:17 AM
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10h 17m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:57 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 1:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 50m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:48 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 2:48 PM
5h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes
1:00 PM → 6:43 PM
5h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cambridge 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.

Cambridge to Carlisle trains

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Cambridge to Carlisle train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:00 PM → 9:22 PM

5:00 PM → 11:06 PM

9:00 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

5:58 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 12:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:43 PM

12:00 PM → 5:43 PM

1:00 PM → 6:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Cambridge to Carlisle trains

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Cambridge to Carlisle train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:00 PM → 9:22 PM

5:00 PM → 11:06 PM

9:00 PM → 7:17 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

6:57 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 1:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 10:48 AM

5:58 AM → 11:48 AM

8:00 AM → 12:48 PM

9:00 AM → 2:48 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:00 AM → 4:43 PM

12:00 PM → 5:43 PM

1:00 PM → 6:43 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Train from Cambridge to Peterborough

Train trips from Cambridge

Train trips to Carlisle

Alternative transport options

9:00 PM → 7:17 AM
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