The average train between Rutherglen and Carlisle takes 1h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is an hourly train service from Rutherglen 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 hourly between Rutherglen and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rutherglen is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central Low Level and take an average of 1h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rutherglen to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Rutherglen station and arriving at Carlisle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
Rutherglen to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Central station.
Rutherglen to Carlisle train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Rutherglen to Carlisle train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rutherglen and Carlisle is 131.4 km. The road distance is 167 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route.
