The average train between Carlisle and Croydon takes 4h 38m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Croydon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Croydon. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Croydon at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Croydon. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Croydon station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
Carlisle to Croydon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Croydon train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Carlisle to Croydon train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Thameslink and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Carlisle and Croydon is 433.9 km. The road distance is 501 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.