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Trip Overview

The average train between Salisbury and Carlisle takes 7h 6m 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.

7h 6m
Duration
334 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Salisbury to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
  2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Carlisletrain train
6h 55m
£122–210

Salisbury to Carlisle train times

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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 32m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 33m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 50m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Cross CountryAvanti West Coast6h 3m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Salisbury to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 334 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury to Carlisle via Bristol Temple Meads and Birmingham New Street in around 6h 55m.

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