Carlisle to Arbroath Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Arbroath takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Arbroath. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 33m
Duration: 176 mi
Distance: £69
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Carlisle to Arbroath train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Arbroath. The earliest departure is at 2:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Arbroath at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

1:01 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 6:00 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
5:05 PM → 8:13 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:07 PM → 10:07 PM
3h • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

2:18 AM → 6:32 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:02 PM
3h • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

2:18 AM → 6:32 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:02 PM
3h • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

2:18 AM → 6:32 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:02 PM
3h • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

2:18 AM → 6:32 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:02 PM
3h • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 4:04 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

2:18 AM → 6:29 AM
4h 10m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 12:02 PM
3h • 1 change
11:02 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 4:05 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

1:05 PM → 4:07 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
2:18 PM → 5:39 PM
3h 20m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 6:33 PM
3h 29m • 1 change
5:03 PM → 8:08 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Arbroath? 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.