Hereford to Carlisle Trains

Hereford to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Carlisle takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 30m. 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 24m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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£60–141

Hereford to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Hereford and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 11:33 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

7:50 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 6m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
10:54 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:41 AM → 9:47 AM
4h 6m • 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, August 16, 2026

9:53 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 2:51 PM
4h • 1 change
11:57 AM → 4:01 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 5:01 PM
4h 8m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
8:24 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 32m • 1 change
8:57 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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