Rome2Rio

Carnoustie to Carlisle trains

Find Transport to Carlisle

View schedule

Trip Overview

The average train between Carnoustie and Carlisle takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Carnoustie to Carlisle. 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 21m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Carnoustie to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Carnoustie and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carnoustie is at 11:31 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Dundee and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 42m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 18m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 32m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast4h 15m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperCaledonian SleeperCaledonian Sleeper4h 45m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 41m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West Coast3h 35m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express3h 52m • 2 changes
  • Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carnoustie to Carlisle? 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.

Map of how to get from Carnoustie to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 169.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Carnoustie, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Carnoustie to Carlisle via Dundee and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 5m.

Operators