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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Carlisle takes 6h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

6h 18m
Duration
337 mi
Distance
£151
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Southampton to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Southampton and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast12h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 45m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 40m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 44m • 1 change
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    Cross CountryAvanti West Coast5h 46m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 336.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Carlisle via Wolverhampton in around 6h 22m.

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