Watford Junction to Carlisle Trains

Watford Junction to Carlisle trains

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The average train between Watford Junction and Carlisle takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Watford Junction 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.

4h 57m

Duration

280 mi

Distance

£88

Average price

Hourly

Frequency

Watford Junction to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Watford Junction and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 1:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Watford Junction is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 7:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Milton Keynes Central and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

9:38 AM → 2:01 PM
4h 23m • 2 changes
10:38 AM → 3:00 PM
4h 22m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
12:38 PM → 5:03 PM
4h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:18 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
6:36 AM → 10:47 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:52 AM
4h 14m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:47 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:34 AM → 12:38 PM
4h 4m • 2 changes
8:46 AM → 1:02 PM
4h 15m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 1:35 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
9:11 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

1:58 AM → 9:59 AM
8h 1m • 2 changes
6:51 AM → 11:00 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
7:38 AM → 11:56 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
8:38 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 21m • 2 changes
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Phone: +44 (0)345 528 0253
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Watford Junction to Milton Keynes Central

Ave. Duration: 19 min
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £11–18
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Milton Keynes Central to Crewe

Ave. Duration: 1h 9m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £35–60
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Crewe to Carlisle

Ave. Duration: 1h 55m
Frequency: Hourly
Estimated price: £45–75
Website: Avanti West Coast

Train from Watford Junction to Carlisle

Ave. Duration: 4h 25m
Frequency: 3 times a day
Estimated price: £95–160
Website: Avanti West Coast

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Watford Junction to Carlisle trains

Trip Overview

Train via Crewe