The average train between Carlisle and Suffolk takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 6h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Suffolk. 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 4 hours between Carlisle and Suffolk. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Suffolk at 9:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 22m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carlisle to Suffolk? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Suffolk. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Stowmarket station via Newcastle station and Peterborough station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Carlisle to Suffolk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Suffolk train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stowmarket station.
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The distance between Carlisle and Suffolk is 399.6 km. The road distance is 468 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Stowmarket via Newcastle and Peterborough in around 6h 41m.