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Trip Overview

The average train between Thurso and Carlisle takes 14h 12m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Thurso 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.

14h 12m
Duration
433 mi
Distance
£194
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Thurso to Carlisle train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Thurso and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Thurso is at 4:32 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 11:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Inverness and take an average of 14h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 32m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express18h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express19h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 13m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 29m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express22h 26m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express22h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailScotRailTransPennine Express19h 2m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 15m • 2 changes
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    ScotRailScotRailAvanti West Coast9h 32m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Thurso 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.

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  • Distance: 433.2 mi
  • Duration: 14h 12m

What companies run services between Thurso, Scotland and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Thurso to Carlisle via Inverness and Haymarket in around 10h 4m.

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