Carlisle to Southampton Trains

Carlisle to Southampton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Southampton takes 7h 12m and the fastest train takes 6h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Southampton. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 12m
Duration: 337 mi
Distance: £177
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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6h 24m

£150–233

Carlisle to Southampton train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carlisle and Southampton. 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 Southampton at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:08 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 35m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 3:43 PM
6h 32m • 1 change
10:07 AM → 4:43 PM
6h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

7:03 AM → 1:43 PM
6h 39m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 2:43 PM
6h 38m • 1 change

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