Inverness to Carlisle Trains

Inverness to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 24m 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 24m
Duration: 280 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Glasgow

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Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Inverness - Glasgow Queen Street
Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...

5h 3m

£93–178

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 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
5:25 PM → 1:43 AM
Arrives next day
8h 18m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
3:44 PM → 9:23 PM
5h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:33 AM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
2:50 PM → 7:47 PM
4h 57m • 1 change
8:21 PM → 10:42 AM
Arrives next day
14h 21m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:37 PM → 5:49 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 9:23 PM
4h 58m • 1 change

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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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.

Inverness to Carlisle trains

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Inverness to Carlisle train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

3:44 PM → 9:23 PM

5:25 PM → 1:43 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

3:44 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

3:44 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

3:44 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:35 AM → 10:32 AM

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

3:44 PM → 9:23 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:36 AM → 10:33 AM

8:42 AM → 1:47 PM

2:50 PM → 7:47 PM

8:21 PM → 10:42 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

12:37 PM → 5:49 PM

4:25 PM → 9:23 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street

Train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle

Train trips from Inverness

Train trips to Carlisle

Alternative transport options

5:25 PM → 1:43 AM
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8:21 PM → 10:42 AM
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