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Carlisle to Milton Keynes trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Milton Keynes takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Milton Keynes. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 35m
Duration
248 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carlisle to Milton Keynes train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Milton Keynes. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Milton Keynes at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    train train 2h 57m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 4h 21m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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    train train 4h 10m • Direct
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    train train 4h 4m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 3h 12m • Direct
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    train train 3h 5m • Direct
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    train train 2h 53m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 3h 18m • Direct
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    train train 3h 40m • Direct
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    train train 3h 4m • Direct
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    train train 4h 8m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Milton Keynes? 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 Milton Keynes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Milton Keynes, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Central every 4 hours. Tickets cost £80–130 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.

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