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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Carlisle takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Leicester 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.

4h 31m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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4h 28m
£42–137

Leicester to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuneaton and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 33m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast14h 47m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryLumoAvanti West Coast14h 32m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 40m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 38m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 44m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 219.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Carlisle via Nuneaton and Crewe in around 4h 28m.

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