Margate to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Carlisle takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate 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 17m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £155
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...

5h 23m

£112–242

Margate to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 4:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

4:49 PM → 9:51 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
5:49 PM → 10:51 PM
5h 2m • 1 change
6:49 PM → 1:51 AM
Arrives next day
7h 2m • 1 change
9:49 PM → 4:39 AM
Arrives next day
6h 50m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 10m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 3m • 1 change
7:46 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 1m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 1:47 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:46 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 1m • 1 change
6:46 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 6m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
8:49 AM → 1:47 PM
4h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate 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.