Hereford to Carlisle Trains

Hereford to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Carlisle takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Hereford 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 31m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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£51–119

Hereford to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

9:19 PM → 2:15 AM
Arrives next day
4h 56m • 1 change
11:34 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
8h 19m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 5m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:48 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
8:56 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:57 AM → 2:51 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 10m • 1 change
12:48 PM → 4:50 PM
4h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:50 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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