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London to Carlisle train prices and times

Planning a journey from London to Carlisle? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as £12.50, with average prices for this route around £33.00. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Fri, Apr 25
Sat, Apr 26
From £17.75
Sun, Apr 27
From £25.60
Mon, Apr 28
From £19.75
Tue, Apr 29
From £19.00
Wed, Apr 30
From £12.50
Thu, May 1
From £28.40

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
00:39 London Euston	09:00 Carlisle	8h 21m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
05:31 London Euston	09:21 Carlisle	3h 50m, Direct		Find Tickets
05:48 London Kings Cross	10:45 Carlisle	4h 57m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:16 London Euston	11:00 Carlisle	4h 44m, Direct		Find Tickets
06:33 London Kings Cross	12:01 Carlisle	5h 28m, No direct		Find Tickets
07:00 London Kings Cross	11:45 Paris	4h 45m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

London to Carlisle train route details

First train

00:39

Last train

23:45

Departure station

London

Arrival station

Carlisle

Journey time

3h 17m

Distance

262 miles

Price

£12.50*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper

How to book cheap train tickets from London to Carlisle

Season Tickets for frequent travels

Are you frequently traveling between London and Carlisle on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis? Season Tickets provide unlimited travel during specific times, allowing you to freely hop on and off trains between two stations without worrying about individual ticket bookings, and offering significant savings in the process.

Network Railcard for Southeast England

To save on train travel in Southeast England, consider getting a Network Railcard. For a £30 annual fee, this railcard offers 1/3 off most fares, including routes to and from London. Whether for standard or off-peak tickets, it’s highly advantageous for frequent travellers within this region.

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from London to Carlisle during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from London to Carlisle, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from London to Carlisle ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make travelling from London to Carlisle more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

London to Carlisle train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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These allow unlimited travel between two stations and can save you over 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

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London to Carlisle train prices and times

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