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Trip Overview

The average train between Maidstone and Carlisle takes 5h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 41m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£124
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Charing Crosstrain train Maidstone East - London Charing Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 54m
£86–196

Maidstone to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Maidstone and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Charing Cross and take an average of 5h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 39m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 34m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 6m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 5m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 3m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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 Maidstone to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 337.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Maidstone East to Carlisle via London Charing Cross, Charing Cross station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 4h 54m.

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