Ipswich to Carlisle Trains

Ipswich to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Ipswich and Carlisle takes 5h 40m 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 40m
Duration: 369 mi
Distance: £141
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

£100–213

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 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 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, October 16, 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, October 17, 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, October 18, 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

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