Carlisle to Dover Trains

Carlisle to Dover trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Dover takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Dover. 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 36m
Duration: 375 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...

5h 23m

£129–255

Carlisle to Dover train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Dover. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Dover at 12:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:46 AM → 1:13 PM
5h 26m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 2:13 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
9:48 AM → 3:13 PM
5h 24m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:13 PM
5h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:13 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:13 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:13 AM
6h 28m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:13 AM
6h 18m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 11:13 AM
5h 29m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 12:13 PM
5h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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