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Trains from Colchester Stations to Carlisle (CAR)

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17

train journeys
per day

260

miles (418 kms)

4hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

05:35 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Colchester Stations to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester Stations and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester Stations to Carlisle is approximately 260 miles (418 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 1 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Carlisle.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Colchester Stations to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:35
    5 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    05:40
    6 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:45
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    06:43
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    07:45
    5 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    12:47
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    08:34
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    13:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    10:00
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    11:00
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    15:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    12:00
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    16:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    13:00
    4 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    14:00
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:00
    4 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:51
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    15:43
    5 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    20:52
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    16:43
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    17:43
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    22:53
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    22:00
    7 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    05:06
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:02
    10 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 3rd Jun
    23:19
    13 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    13:14
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle

About Colchester Stations Station

Station name Colchester Stations (37)
Address London Euston station, Euston Road, London, Greater London, NW1 2RT
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:30
Saturday 06:00 - 22:00
Sunday 07:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Available
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Carlisle Station

Station name Carlisle (CAR)
Address Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 20:00
Saturday 05:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester Stations and Carlisle

The travel time between Colchester Stations and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester Stations and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

First class tickets on trains between Colchester Stations and Carlisle typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Colchester Stations and Carlisle can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester Stations & Carlisle. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester Stations and Carlisle.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester Stations and Carlisle, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.