Carlisle to Nelson Station Trains

Carlisle to Nelson Station trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Nelson Station takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Nelson Station. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration: 116 mi
Distance: £46
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Carlisle to Nelson Station train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Nelson Station at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

9:10 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 12:28 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
10:59 AM → 1:28 PM
2h 29m • 1 change
12:06 PM → 2:28 PM
2h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:27 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:27 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

2:54 AM → 6:27 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 8:28 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 24m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 10:28 AM
2h 23m • 1 change

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