The average train between Carlisle and Madrid takes 25h 28m and the fastest train takes 19h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Carlisle to Madrid. 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 once daily between Carlisle and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 25h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Madrid station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 28m.
Carlisle to Madrid train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Madrid train services, operated by Caledonian Sleeper, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Carlisle to Madrid train tickets online with Caledonian Sleeper, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Madrid is 1,610.9 km. The road distance is 2,652 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 19h 3m.
