The average train between Waterloo Station and Carlisle takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Waterloo Station 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 hourly between Waterloo Station and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo Station is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 5:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Euston station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station station and arriving at Carlisle station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
Waterloo Station to Carlisle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from London Euston station.
Waterloo Station to Carlisle train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Carlisle station.
Book your Waterloo Station to Carlisle train tickets online with London Underground (Tube), Avanti West Coast and Caledonian Sleeper.
The distance between Waterloo Station and Carlisle is 421.4 km. The road distance is 482 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from London Euston to Carlisle hourly. Tickets cost £100–180 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route twice daily.