The average train between Rome and Carlisle takes 27h 27m and the fastest train takes 26h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 twice daily between Rome and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 27h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Carlisle station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 27m.
Rome to Carlisle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Carlisle train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Rome to Carlisle train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia and 3 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Carlisle is 1,831.8 km. The road distance is 2,414 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Carlisle via Milano Centrale, Lyon Part Dieu, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 18h 27m.