Inverness to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Inverness and Carlisle takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 39m. 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 26m
Duration: 284 mi
Distance: £125
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

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5h 13m

£91–171

Inverness to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Inverness and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

1:25 PM → 6:05 PM
4h 40m • 1 change
3:21 PM → 8:03 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
6:52 PM → 7:32 AM
Arrives next day
12h 40m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:38 AM → 11:31 AM
4h 53m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:31 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:05 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:44 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 48m • 1 change
7:55 AM → 1:32 PM
5h 37m • 1 change
9:42 AM → 3:32 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:03 PM
5h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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.