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.
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.


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3h 23m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Sheffield station and arriving at Carlisle station via Manchester Oxford Road station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Rotherham to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Sheffield station.
Rotherham to Carlisle train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Carlisle station.
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The distance between Rotherham and Carlisle is 192.7 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Rotherham Central to Carlisle via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 4h 19m.