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Trip Overview

The average train between Fife and Carlisle takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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.

2h 53m
Duration
144 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Fife to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Fife and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    ScotRailCaledonian Sleeper4h 49m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 38m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 31m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 36m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast2h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express2h 46m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Fife 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: 144.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Fife, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Cupar to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 3h 6m.

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