The average train between Margate and Carlisle takes 5h 23m 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.
Trains run hourly between Margate and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Carlisle station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
Margate to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Carlisle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Margate to Carlisle train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Margate and Carlisle is 485.5 km. The road distance is 625 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Carlisle via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 5h 23m.