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Trip Overview

The average train between Canterbury and Carlisle takes 4h 46m 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 46m
Duration
368 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Canterbury to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:11 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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast5h 28m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast5h 31m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast5h 28m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 35m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 29m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 24m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury 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.

Map of how to get from Canterbury to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 367.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a train from Canterbury West to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 48m.

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