The average train between Carlisle and King's Cross Station takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle to King's Cross Station. 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 King's Cross Station. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into King's Cross Station at 1:17 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carlisle station and arriving at King's Cross Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 4h 4m.
Carlisle to King's Cross Station train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to King's Cross Station train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Carlisle to King's Cross Station train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Avanti West Coast and Lumo.
The distance between Carlisle and King's Cross Station is 418.2 km. The road distance is 480 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.