Scunthorpe to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Carlisle takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Scunthorpe 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 16m
Duration: 195 mi
Distance: £77
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 1m

£51–129

Scunthorpe to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Scunthorpe and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Scunthorpe is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:08 PM → 9:22 PM
4h 13m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 10:00 PM
3h 51m • 2 changes
7:08 PM → 11:06 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:48 PM → 7:17 AM
Arrives next day
8h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:09 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 33m • 2 changes
11:08 AM → 2:43 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
12:08 PM → 3:44 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:47 AM → 9:48 AM
4h • 2 changes
7:04 AM → 10:48 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 11:48 AM
3h 39m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Scunthorpe 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.