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Carlisle to Shotts trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Shotts takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Shotts. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration
121 mi
Distance
£49
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Shottstrain train Glasgow Central - Edinburgh
2h 10m
£30–77

Carlisle to Shotts train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Shotts. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Shotts at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 4m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 43m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 11m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 41m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Caledonian SleeperScotRail3h 23m • 1 change

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    TransPennine ExpressScotRail2h 41m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 30m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastScotRail2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlisle to Shotts? 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: 120.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Shotts, Scotland?

You can take a train from Carlisle to Shotts via Glasgow Central in around 2h 10m.

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