Halifax to Carlisle Trains

Halifax to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Halifax and Carlisle takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Halifax 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 31m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £45
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 26m

£30–76

Halifax to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Halifax and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Halifax is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:32 PM → 6:48 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
5:31 PM → 7:51 PM
2h 20m • 1 change
6:30 PM → 8:52 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 9:51 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:48 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:28 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 30m • 1 change
8:28 AM → 10:47 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:29 AM → 11:52 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:27 AM → 1:02 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
11:26 AM → 2:01 PM
2h 34m • 1 change
12:27 PM → 3:00 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
1:27 PM → 4:01 PM
2h 33m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:31 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change

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