Grimsby to Carlisle Trains

Grimsby to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Grimsby and Carlisle takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 46m
Duration: 221 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

best

Take the train from Grimsby Town to Doncastertrain
Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain

4h 35m

£59–138

Grimsby to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Grimsby and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:34 PM → 9:22 PM
4h 48m • 2 changes
5:34 PM → 10:00 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 11:05 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
9:34 PM → 10:48 AM
Arrives next day
13h 14m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:34 AM → 1:43 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
10:34 AM → 2:43 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:44 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 4:43 PM
4h 10m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:13 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 35m • 2 changes
6:30 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
7:34 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:34 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
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