The average train between Carlisle and Forth Bridge takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Forth Bridge. 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 Forth Bridge. The earliest departure is at 8:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Forth Bridge at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Forth Bridge station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Carlisle to Forth Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Forth Bridge train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Haymarket station.
Book your Carlisle to Forth Bridge train tickets online with TransPennine Express, ScotRail and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Carlisle and Forth Bridge is 126.1 km. The road distance is 173 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Haymarket every 4 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route.