Carlisle to Cairngorms National Park Trains

Carlisle to Cairngorms National Park trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Cairngorms National Park takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Cairngorms National Park. 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 41m
Duration: 249 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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£85–180

Carlisle to Cairngorms National Park train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Cairngorms National Park. The earliest departure is at 9:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cairngorms National Park at 11:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 23, 2026

3:03 PM → 7:28 PM
4h 24m • 1 change
10:22 PM → 11:29 AM
Arrives next day
13h 6m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 7:25 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 7:25 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 7:25 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 7:25 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 28, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:02 PM → 7:25 PM
4h 23m • 1 change
4:18 PM → 8:32 PM
4h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:02 AM → 1:31 PM
4h 29m • 1 change
12:10 PM → 4:26 PM
4h 15m • 1 change
3:03 PM → 7:21 PM
4h 18m • 1 change
4:16 PM → 8:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
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