Carlisle to Watford Trains

Carlisle to Watford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Watford takes 4h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Carlisle to Watford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 28m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £81
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Milton Keynes

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Take the train from Carlisle to Milton Keynes Centraltrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Watford Junctiontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...

3h 24m

£49–158

Carlisle to Watford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Carlisle and Watford. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:40 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 35m • 1 change
8:05 AM → 1:15 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
9:11 AM → 2:15 PM
5h 4m • 1 change
10:05 AM → 2:38 PM
4h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:02 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 3m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 4:39 PM
4h 26m • 1 change
1:06 PM → 5:39 PM
4h 32m • 1 change
2:06 PM → 7:05 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 7m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

8:04 AM → 12:15 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
10:44 AM → 3:15 PM
4h 31m • 1 change
2:20 PM → 6:11 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
4:07 PM → 9:14 PM
5h 7m • 1 change

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