Royston to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Royston and Carlisle takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Royston 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 48m
Duration: 317 mi
Distance: £129
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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5h 43m

£107–164

Royston to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Royston and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 8:16 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Stevenage and take an average of 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

11:07 AM → 4:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
12:07 PM → 5:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
2:07 PM → 7:27 PM
5h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

9:14 AM → 2:43 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
10:14 AM → 3:44 PM
5h 29m • 2 changes
11:14 AM → 4:43 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
12:14 PM → 5:43 PM
5h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:48 AM
5h 10m • 2 changes
6:07 AM → 11:21 AM
5h 13m • 2 changes
7:07 AM → 12:21 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
8:07 AM → 1:22 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Royston 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.