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Cardiff to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Carlisle takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 31m
Duration
278 mi
Distance
£108
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
5h 4m
£78–175

Cardiff to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Carlisle via Crewe in around 5h 4m.

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