The average train between Carlisle and Lancashire takes 2h 43m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Lancashire. 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 Lancashire. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Lancashire at 10:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Lancashire? 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 Lancashire. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Blackburn station via Preston station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Carlisle to Lancashire train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Lancashire train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Lancashire is 121.4 km. The road distance is 141 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Langho via Preston and Blackburn in around 2h 50m.