Montrose to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Montrose and Carlisle takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Montrose 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.

3h 49m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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3h 41m

£42–112

Montrose to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Montrose and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Montrose is at 10:13 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

10:13 PM → 11:32 AM
Arrives next day
13h 19m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

10:28 AM → 2:03 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
12:28 PM → 4:02 PM
3h 33m • 1 change
1:29 PM → 5:33 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
2:28 PM → 6:05 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:35 AM → 10:05 AM
3h 30m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 11:31 AM
3h 44m • 1 change
8:33 AM → 12:04 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:41 AM → 1:32 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Montrose 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.