The average train between Carlisle and Salisbury takes 6h 21m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Salisbury. 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 Salisbury. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Salisbury at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Salisbury. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Salisbury station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Carlisle to Salisbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Salisbury train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Salisbury station.
Book your Carlisle to Salisbury train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Salisbury is 432.2 km. The road distance is 616 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Salisbury via London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 27m.