The Scottish Borders to Carlisle Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between The Scottish Borders and Carlisle takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from The Scottish Borders 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.

2h 31m
Duration: 133 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m

£44–91

The Scottish Borders to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between The Scottish Borders and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from The Scottish Borders is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:55 PM → 9:31 PM
2h 35m • 1 change
10:23 PM → 2:52 AM
Arrives next day
4h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

5:53 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:31 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:53 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:52 AM → 11:32 AM
2h 39m • 1 change
9:52 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
10:52 AM → 1:31 PM
2h 38m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 2:03 PM
2h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

5:54 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 11m • 1 change
6:53 AM → 9:30 AM
2h 37m • 1 change
7:51 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:54 AM → 11:31 AM
2h 36m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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