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The average train between Portsmouth and Carlisle takes 5h 58m 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.

5h 58m
Duration
373 mi
Distance
£134
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
5h 24m
£94–218

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 Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Caledonian Sleeper7h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast10h 43m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 33m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Avanti West Coast5h 29m • 2 changes

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.

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  • Distance: 372.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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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