The average train between Kyle of Lochalsh and Carlisle takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Kyle of Lochalsh 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 3 times a day between Kyle of Lochalsh and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kyle of Lochalsh is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Kyle of Lochalsh station and arriving at Carlisle station via Inverness. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Kyle of Lochalsh to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kyle of Lochalsh station.
Kyle of Lochalsh to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Kyle of Lochalsh to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Kyle of Lochalsh and Carlisle is 316.3 km. The road distance is 581 km.
You can take a train from Kyle of Lochalsh to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 8h 50m.