Colchester to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Carlisle takes 5h 15m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

5h 15m
Duration: 352 mi
Distance: £131
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 46m

£91–200

Colchester to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:09 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 2:47 PM
4h 47m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 3:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:14 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 33m • 2 changes
7:14 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 34m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:01 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:04 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 43m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 51m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:56 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 56m • 2 changes
8:02 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 49m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.