Carlisle to Tarbet Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Tarbet takes 5h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Tarbet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 140 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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3h 40m

£42–114

Carlisle to Tarbet train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Carlisle and Tarbet. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Tarbet at 6:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
8:54 PM → 6:32 AM
Arrives next day
9h 38m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 3m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 5:57 PM
3h 8m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

4:12 PM → 7:35 PM
3h 23m • 2 changes
9:53 PM → 6:32 AM
Arrives next day
8h 39m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:11 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

5:10 AM → 9:37 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 12:02 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:49 PM → 5:52 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
4:49 PM → 7:36 PM
2h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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