Doncaster to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Doncaster and Carlisle takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Doncaster 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.

3h 28m
Duration: 172 mi
Distance: £68
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 6m

£44–112

Doncaster to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Doncaster and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doncaster is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:43 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:43 AM → 11:43 AM
3h • 1 change
9:32 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
10:43 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
11:43 AM → 2:43 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:20 AM → 8:40 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
6:40 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 8m • 1 change
7:42 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
8:17 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doncaster 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.