Runcorn to Carlisle Trains

Runcorn to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Runcorn and Carlisle takes 2h 54m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Runcorn 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.

2h 54m
Duration: 163 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Runcorn to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Runcorn and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

2:32 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
4:32 PM → 7:04 PM
2h 32m • 1 change
5:31 PM → 8:00 PM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:53 AM → 12:05 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:00 AM → 12:38 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
12:21 PM → 2:51 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

12:02 AM → 7:54 AM
7h 52m • 1 change
6:27 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:27 AM → 9:00 AM
2h 32m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:20 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 11:00 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
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