Train travel to Carlisle guide

Updated May 9, 2026

Which train companies run trains to Carlisle?

Choose from Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Northern, LNER, West Midlands Trains, Lumo and TransPennine Express for convenient journeys to and from Carlisle, serving numerous UK locations. Price and duration can vary, so be sure to check when making your booking.

What are Carlisle's opening hours?

Carlisle generally operates between 0:04 and 23:59. However, hours may vary, so please confirm before traveling.

Pick up & drop off at Carlisle

Carlisle offers designated parking and pick-up/drop-off points for a seamless travel experience.

Connectivity of the Carlisle?

Trains to and from Carlisle connect easily to popular destinations like London, Newcastle, London Euston, Glasgow and Manchester. Buses and taxis are also readily accessible from the station to help you complete your journey. Use our train finder to get the best options for your trip.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.

Carlisle live timetable

Our live timetable provides real-time information on train schedules and services for passengers travelling to and from Carlisle, check now to plan your next journey.

  • Departures

  • Arrivals

TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Carlisle to London Euston05:433h 29mAvanti West CoastOn time
Carlisle to Leeds05:482h 44mNorthernOn time
Carlisle to Whitehaven05:501h 8mNorthernOn time
Carlisle to Newcastle05:521h 45mNorthernOn time
Carlisle to Glasgow Central06:082h 28mScotRailOn time
TrainTimeDurationTrain OperatorStatus
Dumfries to Carlisle05:3538mScotRailOn time
Glasgow Central to Carlisle05:411h 14mAvanti West CoastOn time
Glasgow Central to Carlisle06:221h 30mTransPennine ExpressOn time
Workington to Carlisle06:3750mNorthernOn time
Dumfries to Carlisle06:4138mScotRailOn time

Station Details

Address:

Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ

Ticket Office opening hours::

Monday to Friday open from 05:00:00 until 20:00:00

Saturday open from 05:00:00 until 20:00:00

Sunday open from 08:30:00 until 20:00:00

Ticket Machine:

Available

Facilities

Toilets

Toilets

Shops

Shops

Station Buffet

Station Buffet

ATM

ATM

Bicycle Facilities

Cycle storage

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