The average train between Carlisle and Madrid takes 21h 56m and the fastest train takes 19h 57m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week 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 5 times a week between Carlisle and Madrid. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 3:47 PM which arrives into Madrid at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 21h 56m. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station via London Euston station, Lille Europe station, Lyon Part Dieu station and Barcelona-Sants station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 56m.
Carlisle to Madrid train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Madrid train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Madrid is 1610.9 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 18h 15m.