Carlisle to Birmingham NEC Trains

Carlisle to Birmingham NEC trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Birmingham NEC takes 5h 3m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Birmingham NEC. 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 3m
Duration: 210 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain Edinburgh - Manchester Airport / ...
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4h 31m

£65–117

Carlisle to Birmingham NEC train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

11:33 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
12:33 PM → 5:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
1:34 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
2:34 PM → 7:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 49m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:33 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:44 AM → 3:12 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
11:34 AM → 4:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
12:36 PM → 5:12 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
1:33 PM → 6:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:23 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 47m • 1 change
7:34 AM → 12:12 PM
4h 38m • 1 change
8:35 AM → 1:12 PM
4h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 2:12 PM
4h 39m • 1 change
Show more

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