Rugby (Station) to Carlisle Trains

Rugby (Station) to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby (Station) and Carlisle takes 3h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby (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.

3h 49m
Duration: 215 mi
Distance: £70
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 15m

£47–133

Rugby (Station) to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby (Station) and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby (Station) is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

11:18 PM → 7:54 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:43 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 17m • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
7:39 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
8:42 AM → 11:56 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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