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Trip Overview

The average train between Leicester and Carlisle takes 4h 33m 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 33m
Duration
219 mi
Distance
£69
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Leicester to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:48 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 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 43m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper4h 25m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast9h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 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 Friday, November 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 Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 2 changes
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    Cross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 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 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 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, November 16, 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, November 17, 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 33m

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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