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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Kent takes 6h 3m 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.

6h 3m
Duration
348 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Carlisle to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
5h 22m
£95–205

Carlisle to Kent train times

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 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern11h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 2m • 2 changes

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    Caledonian SleeperLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 34m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 30m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Kent? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Kent.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Kent, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Lenham via London Euston, Euston station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 5h 22m.

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