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Trafford Centre to Carlisle trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Trafford Centre and Carlisle takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Trafford Centre 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 44m
Duration
124 mi
Distance
£43
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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2h 44m
£27–72

Trafford Centre to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Trafford Centre and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Trafford Centre is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Deansgate-Castlefield and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedCaledonian Sleeper3h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedLumo2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedLumo2h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast7h 39m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast3h • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West Coast2h 50m • 2 changes

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    MetrolinkNorthern Trains LimitedLumo2h 20m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Trafford Centre 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.

Map of how to get from Trafford Centre to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 123.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Trafford Centre, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a vehicle from The Trafford Centre to Carlisle via Deansgate-Castlefield, Deansgate, and Preston in around 2h 44m.

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