Canterbury to Carlisle Trains

Canterbury to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Carlisle takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury 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.

4h 45m
Duration: 368 mi
Distance: £173
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 49m

£122–251

Canterbury to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
7:23 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 29m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:26 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 29m • 1 change
9:23 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 28m • 1 change
11:23 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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