The average train between Carlisle and Poulton-le-Fylde takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Carlisle to Poulton-le-Fylde. 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 hourly between Carlisle and Poulton-le-Fylde. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Poulton-le-Fylde at 11:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Poulton-le-Fylde. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Poulton-le-Fylde station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Carlisle to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Poulton-le-Fylde train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Carlisle to Poulton-le-Fylde train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Poulton-le-Fylde is 118.1 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to Preston hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Four other operators also service this route.