The average train between Salisbury and Carlisle takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Salisbury 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 every 2 hours between Salisbury and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Salisbury is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 3m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Salisbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Salisbury station and arriving at Carlisle station via Bristol Temple Meads. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Salisbury to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Salisbury station.
Salisbury to Carlisle train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Salisbury to Carlisle train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Salisbury and Carlisle is 432.2 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Salisbury to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m.