- Distance: 89.4 mi
- Duration: 1h 9m
The average train between Preston (Station) and Carlisle takes 1h 9m and the fastest train takes 54 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Preston (Station) 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 every 30 minutes between Preston (Station) and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston (Station) is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 10:52 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Preston (Station) station and arriving at Carlisle station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 9m.
Preston (Station) to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Preston (Station) to Carlisle train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Preston (Station) to Carlisle train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Preston (Station) and Carlisle is 127.4 km. The road distance is 144 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Four other operators also service this route.
