St Ives to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between St Ives and Carlisle takes 11h 13m and the fastest train takes 8h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from St Ives 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.

11h 13m
Duration: 485 mi
Distance: £227
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Plymouth

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10h 26m

£192–308

St Ives to Carlisle train times

Trains run every 4 hours between St Ives and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 8:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Ives is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 3:00 PM. All services require a transfer at St Erth and take an average of 11h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:04 AM → 6:03 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
10:06 AM → 7:04 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
11:05 AM → 8:03 PM
8h 58m • 3 changes
12:06 PM → 9:05 PM
8h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:04 AM → 7:05 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 8:00 PM
8h 57m • 3 changes
12:03 PM → 9:05 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
4:03 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

8:07 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:03 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 7:59 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

8:07 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:03 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 7:59 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

8:07 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:03 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 7:59 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

8:07 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:03 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 7:59 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

8:07 AM → 5:03 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
9:02 AM → 6:03 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
10:03 AM → 7:04 PM
9h 1m • 3 changes
11:03 AM → 7:59 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from St Ives 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.