The average train between Loch Lomond and Carlisle takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Loch Lomond 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 hourly between Loch Lomond and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Loch Lomond is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Hyndland and take an average of 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Loch Lomond to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Loch Lomond station and arriving at Carlisle station via Hyndland. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Loch Lomond to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Balloch station.
Loch Lomond to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Loch Lomond to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Loch Lomond and Carlisle is 168.6 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Balloch to Carlisle via Hyndland, Glasgow Central Low Level, and Glasgow Central in around 2h 29m.