Carlisle to Bristol Trains

Carlisle to Bristol trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Bristol takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Bristol. 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 9m
Duration: 282 mi
Distance: £142
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 51m

£115–183

Carlisle to Bristol train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Bristol. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Bristol at 8:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:08 PM → 10:42 PM
4h 34m • 1 change
8:08 PM → 8:07 AM
Arrives next day
11h 59m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 12:32 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 1:32 PM
4h 21m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 2:31 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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