Scunthorpe to Carlisle Trains

Scunthorpe to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Scunthorpe and Carlisle takes 4h 9m 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 9m
Duration: 195 mi
Distance: £78
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 1m

£52–129

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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

3:07 PM → 6:43 PM
3h 35m • 2 changes
4:08 PM → 7:43 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
5:08 PM → 8:43 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
6:08 PM → 9:43 PM
3h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 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 20, 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 21, 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

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