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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Accrington takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Accrington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 59m
Duration
107 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Accrington train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Accrington at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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    LumoNorthern Trains Limited2h 7m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h 6m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 3m • 1 change
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    LumoNorthern Trains Limited1h 53m • 1 change
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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited2h 1m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperNorthern Trains Limited3h • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 18m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 58m • 1 change
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    Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Accrington? 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 Carlisle to Accrington.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Accrington via Preston in around 2h 8m.

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