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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Carlisle takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

9h 57m
Duration
665 mi
Distance
£280
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train
8h 26m
£207–458

Cologne to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 12:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarCaledonian Sleeper10h 32m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarCaledonian Sleeper12h 24m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast16h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast9h 10m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast9h 10m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast9h 10m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast9h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 14m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 8m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 14m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 9m • 2 changes

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarAvanti West Coast8h 7m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 14m • 2 changes

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    EurostarEurostarAvanti West Coast8h 12m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne 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.

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  • Distance: 664.8 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Carlisle via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 26m.

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