Carlisle to Plymouth Trains

Carlisle to Plymouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Plymouth takes 7h 28m and the fastest train takes 6h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Plymouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 28m
Duration: 408 mi
Distance: £221
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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7h 32m

£179–283

Carlisle to Plymouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:07 PM → 10:47 AM
Arrives next day
14h 39m • 1 change

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:47 PM
6h 43m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:47 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:47 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:48 PM
6h 41m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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