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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Carlisle station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Southampton to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Carlisle train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Southampton to Carlisle train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Southampton and Carlisle is 455.5 km. The road distance is 542 km.
You can take a train from Southampton Central to Carlisle via Birmingham New Street in around 6h 26m.