The average train between Carlisle and Arrochar takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Arrochar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Arrochar. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Arrochar at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Arrochar. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Arrochar station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
Carlisle to Arrochar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Arrochar train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Arrochar & Tarbet station.
Book your Carlisle to Arrochar train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Carlisle and Arrochar is 184 km. The road distance is 227 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Arrochar & Tarbet via Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street in around 3h 35m.