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The average train between Carlisle and Rugby takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Rugby. 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 41m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Crewetrain train Edinburgh - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Rugbytrain train Crewe - London Euston / ...
3h 36m
£46–135

Carlisle to Rugby train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Rugby. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Rugby at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 16m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 40m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 23m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperAvanti West Coast3h 31m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastWest Midlands Trains3h 18m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Rugby? 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.

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  • Distance: 215.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Rugby, England?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Rugby via Crewe in around 3h 36m.

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