Peterborough to Carlisle Trains

Peterborough to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Peterborough and Carlisle takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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.

4h 24m
Duration: 252 mi
Distance: £101
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 57m

£85–129

Peterborough to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Peterborough and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

9:52 PM → 10:48 AM
Arrives next day
12h 56m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:51 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 51m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
11:51 AM → 3:44 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
12:50 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 7m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 54m • 1 change
9:51 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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