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Trip Overview

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.

1h 42m
Duration
104 mi
Distance
£41
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Rutherglen to Carlisle train times

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 11:38 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.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast6h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 32m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 40m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 30m • 1 change
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    ScotRailTransPennine Express1h 39m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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    ScotRailAvanti West Coast1h 25m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rutherglen 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.

Map of how to get from Rutherglen to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 103.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 42m

What companies run services between Rutherglen, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £30–55 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Three other operators also service this route.

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