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Inverness to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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.

6h 19m
Duration
280 mi
Distance
£126
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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  1. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
5h 4m
£99–208

Inverness to Carlisle train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Inverness and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Queen Street and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 280 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Inverness, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Inverness to Carlisle via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central in around 5h 4m.

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