The average train between Carlisle and Dresden takes 19h 40m and the fastest train takes 15h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Dresden. 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 4 times a day between Carlisle and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 6:46 PM which arrives into Dresden at 9:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 19h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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21h 52m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Dresden? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Dresden. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station via London Euston station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Frankfurt station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.
Carlisle to Dresden train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Dresden train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Dresden is 1192.1 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 16h 3m.