Dartford to Carlisle Trains

Dartford to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dartford and Carlisle takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford 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 50m
Duration: 316 mi
Distance: £111
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

4h 39m

£75–177

Dartford to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Dartford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:05 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
6h 10m • 2 changes
10:23 PM → 5:07 AM
Arrives next day
6h 44m • 2 changes
11:50 PM → 9:20 AM
Arrives next day
9h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:50 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 57m • 2 changes
6:20 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 27m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 32m • 2 changes
8:20 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:35 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
8:35 AM → 1:52 PM
5h 17m • 2 changes
9:35 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 16m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:23 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 24m • 2 changes
7:23 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 25m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dartford 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.

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Carlisle, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–160 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.

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