The average train between Carlisle and Waterloo Station takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle to Waterloo Station. 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 hourly between Carlisle and Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
Carlisle to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Book your Carlisle to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, London Underground (Tube) and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Carlisle and Waterloo Station is 421.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Carlisle to London Euston hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 25m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.