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Trip Overview

The average train between Kent and Carlisle takes 5h 49m 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.

5h 49m
Duration
348 mi
Distance
£132
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 20m
£92–206

Kent to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Kent and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast11h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 9m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 11m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 7m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 45m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.

Map of how to get from Kent to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Kent, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Lenham to Carlisle via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 20m.

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