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Trip Overview

The average train between Wellingborough and Carlisle takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Wellingborough 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.

5h 51m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£88
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Wellingborough to Carlisle train times

Trains run hourly between Wellingborough and Carlisle. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Wellingborough is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Carlisle at 2:01 PM. All services require a transfer at Kettering and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 54m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryAvanti West CoastCaledonian Sleeper5h 8m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast9h 24m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast9h 45m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 59m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 6m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 4m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 7m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast5h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 23m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 43m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 4 changes
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    East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands RailwaysCross CountryWest Midlands TrainsAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Wellingborough 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 Wellingborough to Carlisle.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Wellingborough, England and Carlisle, England?

You can take a train from Wellingborough to Carlisle via Kettering, Leicester, Nuneaton, and Crewe in around 5h 42m.

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