Portsmouth to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Carlisle takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 58m
Duration: 373 mi
Distance: £133
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
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5h 24m

£94–217

Portsmouth to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

10:19 AM → 3:47 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
11:19 AM → 4:47 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
12:19 PM → 5:53 PM
5h 34m • 2 changes
1:19 PM → 6:48 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
6:19 AM → 11:52 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:37 AM → 1:52 PM
6h 15m • 2 changes
8:37 AM → 2:51 PM
6h 14m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 3:48 PM
5h 58m • 2 changes
10:50 AM → 4:50 PM
5h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:13 AM → 10:47 AM
5h 34m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 11:48 AM
5h 33m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 24m.

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