Leicester to Carlisle Trains

Leicester to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Carlisle takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. 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 27m
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 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:20 PM → 10:51 PM
4h 31m • 2 changes
8:20 PM → 1:51 AM
Arrives next day
5h 31m • 2 changes
10:20 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
9h 34m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 44m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:01 PM
3h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:22 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes

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