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Hemel Hempstead to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hemel Hempstead and Carlisle takes 5h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Hemel Hempstead 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.

5h 2m
Duration
273 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

best
  1. Take the train from Hemel Hempstead to Milton Keynes Centraltrain train
  2. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewetrain train
  3. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train
4h 31m
£50–180

Hemel Hempstead to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Hemel Hempstead and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 2:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Hemel Hempstead is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 5h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsCaledonian Sleeper6h 3m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast9h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West CoastAvanti West Coast7h 49m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 14m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsLumoAvanti West Coast3h 49m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hemel Hempstead 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.

Map of how to get from Hemel Hempstead to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 272.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Hemel Hempstead, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Hemel Hempstead to Carlisle via Milton Keynes Central and Crewe in around 4h 31m.

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