The average train between Girvan and Carlisle takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Girvan 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 every 2 hours between Girvan and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Girvan is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Ayr and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Girvan to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Girvan station and arriving at Carlisle station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Girvan to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Ayr station.
Girvan to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Girvan to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Girvan and Carlisle is 128 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Girvan to Carlisle via Ayr and Glasgow Central in around 3h 10m.