The average train between Carlisle and Switzerland takes 13h 34m and the fastest train takes 10h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Switzerland. 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Switzerland. The earliest departure is at 2:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Switzerland at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 13h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Switzerland station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
Carlisle to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Switzerland train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Carlisle to Switzerland train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 4 other operators.
The distance between Carlisle and Switzerland is 1,191.1 km. The road distance is 1,546 km.
You can take a train from Carlisle to Zürich Stadelhofen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 47m.