Lincoln to Carlisle Trains

Lincoln to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lincoln and Carlisle takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 22m
Duration: 224 mi
Distance: £97
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Newark North Gate to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...

4h 30m

£76–127

Lincoln to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lincoln and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 5:56 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
3:20 PM → 7:43 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
6:20 PM → 11:04 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:41 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:42 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
12:29 PM → 4:41 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 5:41 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:00 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:30 AM → 11:46 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
9:20 AM → 1:46 PM
4h 26m • 2 changes
11:20 AM → 3:48 PM
4h 28m • 2 changes

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