The average train between Madrid and Carlisle takes 27h 15m and the fastest train takes 26h 41m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Madrid 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 6 times a week between Madrid and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 8:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 27h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Carlisle station via Barcelona-Sants station, Lyon Part Dieu station, Lille Europe station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 15m.
Madrid to Carlisle train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Madrid and Carlisle is 1610.9 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Carlisle via Barcelona-Sants, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 19h 23m.
