Carlisle to Ashford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Ashford takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Ashford. 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 13m
Duration: 354 mi
Distance: £136
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

4h 35m

£95–212

Carlisle to Ashford train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Ashford. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Ashford at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

3:47 PM → 8:45 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
4:48 PM → 9:45 PM
4h 56m • 1 change
5:53 PM → 10:45 PM
4h 52m • 1 change
6:46 PM → 11:45 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

1:45 AM → 7:45 AM
6h • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:42 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

1:45 AM → 7:45 AM
6h • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:42 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:18 AM
6h 33m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:44 AM
5h 49m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:18 AM
4h 32m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:18 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:50 AM → 3:18 PM
4h 28m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 4:45 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 5:44 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 6:44 PM
4h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:45 AM → 7:45 AM
6h • 1 change
3:00 AM → 8:42 AM
5h 41m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:45 AM → 7:45 AM
6h • 1 change
2:54 AM → 8:42 AM
5h 47m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:15 AM
4h 31m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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