Carlisle to Darlington Trains

Carlisle to Darlington trains

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The average train between Carlisle and Darlington takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Darlington. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 29m
Duration: 96 mi
Distance: £40
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

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2h 9m

£30–60

Carlisle to Darlington train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Darlington. 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 Darlington at 4:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:52 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:52 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:26 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 15m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:52 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
6:25 AM → 8:56 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
6:54 AM → 9:10 AM
2h 16m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 25m • 1 change
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