The average train between Carlisle and Kent takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Kent. 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 Kent. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Kent. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Kent station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Carlisle to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Kent train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Lenham station.
Book your Carlisle to Kent train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Kent is 473.1 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Lenham via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 17m.