Rotherham to Carlisle Trains

Rotherham to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotherham and Carlisle takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Rotherham 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.

3h 53m
Duration: 169 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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4h 16m

£49–92

Rotherham to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Rotherham and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:47 PM → 8:15 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
11:30 PM → 8:14 AM
Arrives next day
8h 44m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:41 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

12:11 AM → 8:14 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

12:11 AM → 8:14 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

12:11 AM → 8:14 AM
8h 3m • 2 changes
6:41 AM → 10:14 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 31m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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