Southampton to Carlisle Trains

Southampton to Carlisle trains

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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: £156
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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6h 25m

£129–204

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 8:15 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:15 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
12h 45m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 12:00 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

9:15 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
10:15 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
11:15 AM → 5:01 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
12:15 PM → 6:07 PM
5h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:15 AM → 11:00 AM
5h 45m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 11:56 AM
5h 40m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 44m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 46m • 1 change

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