Scarborough to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scarborough and Carlisle takes 4h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Scarborough 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.

4h 31m
Duration: 181 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Scarborough to Yorktrain
Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain

3h 35m

£55–120

Scarborough to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Scarborough and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scarborough is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 4h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

8:48 AM → 12:43 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 48m • 2 changes
10:51 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 52m • 2 changes
11:53 AM → 3:44 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:44 AM → 9:48 AM
4h 4m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 10:48 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
7:47 AM → 11:48 AM
4h 1m • 2 changes
9:53 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scarborough 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.