Cheltenham to Carlisle Trains

Cheltenham to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cheltenham and Carlisle takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Cheltenham 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 22m
Duration: 237 mi
Distance: £99
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

4h 28m

£85–139

Cheltenham to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Cheltenham and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

1:12 PM → 5:03 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
2:12 PM → 6:03 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
3:12 PM → 7:04 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
4:12 PM → 7:59 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:14 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 46m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:10 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 12:00 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
9:12 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 47m • 1 change
10:12 AM → 2:00 PM
3h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:11 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
11:11 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
12:11 PM → 4:01 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
1:11 PM → 5:01 PM
3h 49m • 1 change
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