Ipswich to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Carlisle takes 5h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Ipswich 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.

5h 42m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £140
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Ipswich to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

5h 5m

£99–212

Ipswich to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Ipswich and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:41 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
2:41 PM → 7:51 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
3:42 PM → 8:52 PM
5h 9m • 2 changes
4:46 PM → 9:51 PM
5h 5m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 5m • 2 changes
6:54 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 54m • 2 changes
7:43 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:41 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
7:41 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:35 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:06 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 44m • 2 changes
10:41 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 7m • 2 changes
11:41 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ipswich 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.