Carlisle to Bradford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Bradford takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 43m
Duration: 104 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Every 4 hours
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2h 44m

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Carlisle to Bradford train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bradford at 10:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 5:34 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
4:17 PM → 7:07 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:36 AM
2h 48m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:53 AM → 10:36 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
9:28 AM → 12:06 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:36 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
1:37 PM → 4:06 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:23 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
12:23 PM → 3:05 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
3:20 PM → 6:08 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 7:05 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Bradford? 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.