Carlisle to Cambridge Trains

Carlisle to Cambridge trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Cambridge takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Cambridge. 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 57m
Duration: 297 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Peterboroughtrain
Take the train from Peterborough to Cambridgetrain

5h 53m

£105–156

Carlisle to Cambridge train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Cambridge. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Cambridge at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
10:54 AM → 4:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 11:02 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
8:03 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 59m • 2 changes
8:52 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:53 AM → 2:08 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 3:07 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
10:53 AM → 4:08 PM
5h 15m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 5:07 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:54 AM → 12:02 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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