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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Castrop-Rauxel takes 12h 27m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Castrop-Rauxel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 27m
Duration
1,182 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Castrop-Rauxel Hbftrain train Re
10h 58m

Carlisle to Castrop-Rauxel train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Carlisle and Castrop-Rauxel. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Castrop-Rauxel at 4:43 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 12h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 42m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 55m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express11h 58m • 3 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express12h 48m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 56m • 3 changes

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNational Express10h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express10h 54m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Avanti West CoastEurostarEurostarNational Express10h 54m • 3 changes

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  • Distance: 1,181.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 27m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Castrop-Rauxel, Germany?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Castrop-Rauxel Hbf via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 10h 58m.

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