Carlisle to Leicester Trains

Carlisle to Leicester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Leicester takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Leicester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 14m
Duration: 219 mi
Distance: £71
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
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4h 15m

£42–138

Carlisle to Leicester train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Leicester. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Leicester at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:12 PM → 4:51 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
2:07 PM → 5:54 PM
3h 46m • 2 changes
2:55 PM → 6:52 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
4:07 PM → 7:50 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 53m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 12:50 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:50 AM
3h 55m • 2 changes
5:45 AM → 9:50 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:02 AM → 2:48 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 3:50 PM
3h 42m • 2 changes
1:06 PM → 4:50 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
2:06 PM → 5:50 PM
3h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:48 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
7:03 AM → 10:51 AM
3h 47m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:51 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes

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Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Leicester? 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.

Carlisle to Leicester trains

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Carlisle to Leicester train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:12 PM → 4:51 PM

2:07 PM → 5:54 PM

2:55 PM → 6:52 PM

4:07 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:08 AM → 11:51 AM

9:10 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:50 AM

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:05 AM → 11:51 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:02 AM → 2:48 PM

12:08 PM → 3:50 PM

1:06 PM → 4:50 PM

2:06 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:48 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:08 AM → 11:51 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carlisle to Crewe

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Carlisle to Leicester train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

1:12 PM → 4:51 PM

2:07 PM → 5:54 PM

2:55 PM → 6:52 PM

4:07 PM → 7:50 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:48 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:08 AM → 11:51 AM

9:10 AM → 12:50 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:50 AM

5:45 AM → 9:50 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:05 AM → 11:51 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

11:02 AM → 2:48 PM

12:08 PM → 3:50 PM

1:06 PM → 4:50 PM

2:06 PM → 5:50 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:00 AM → 6:48 AM

7:03 AM → 10:51 AM

8:08 AM → 11:51 AM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Carlisle to Crewe

Train from Crewe to Nuneaton

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