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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

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
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 6:13 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 Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West CoastCross Country3h 53m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 47m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 43m • 2 changes

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands TrainsCross Country3h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Leicester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Leicester via Crewe and Nuneaton in around 4h 15m.

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