The average train between Kent and Carlisle takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Kent 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.
Trains run hourly between Kent and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kent to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Carlisle station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Kent to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.
Kent to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Kent to Carlisle train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kent and Carlisle is 473.1 km. The road distance is 561 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Carlisle via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 18m.