The average train between Fife and Carlisle takes 2h 54m 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.
Trains run hourly 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 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Fife to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Carlisle station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Fife to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Fife to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Carlisle is 160 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Carlisle via Edinburgh Waverley in around 2h 56m.