The average train between Carlisle and Salisbury takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. 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 every 2 hours between Carlisle and Salisbury. 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 Salisbury at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 7h 20m. 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 Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
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, Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Carlisle and Salisbury is 432.2 km. The road distance is 537 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Salisbury via Birmingham New Street and Bristol Temple Meads in around 6h 30m.