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Rugby to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rugby and Carlisle takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 50m
Duration
215 mi
Distance
£70
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Rugby to Crewetrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Carlisletrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
3h 15m
£47–133

Rugby to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Rugby and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 19m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper4h 11m • 1 change

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    Arrives next day

    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast9h 11m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 58m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastLumo3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 37m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 6m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 17m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 20m • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast3h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rugby 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.

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  • Distance: 215.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Rugby, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Rugby to Carlisle via Crewe in around 3h 15m.

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