The average train between Portsmouth and Carlisle takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. 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.
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 10:35 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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5h 26m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Carlisle station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Portsmouth to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Carlisle train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Portsmouth to Carlisle train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Carlisle is 472 km. The road distance is 600 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Carlisle via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London Euston in around 5h 25m.