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Trains from North Queensferry (NQU) to Carlisle (CAR)

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18

train journeys
per day

79

miles (128 kms)

1hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

06:23 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

5

routes

Trains from North Queensferry (NQU) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between North Queensferry and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from North Queensferry to Carlisle is approximately 79 miles (128 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 58 mins.

CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between North Queensferry and Carlisle.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being North Queensferry to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 38 mins.

Map of the rail routes from North Queensferry to Carlisle

Journeys from North Queensferry to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:23
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    08:06
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:52
    1 hrs 38 mins 1 change
    09:30
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:18
    1 hrs 47 mins 1 change
    10:05
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:37
    1 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    11:31
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:22
    1 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    12:05
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:41
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    13:32
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:09
    1 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    14:04
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:39
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    15:31
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:18
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    16:06
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:41
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    17:31
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:13
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    18:06
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    17:41
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    19:32
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:23
    1 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    20:06
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    18:40
    2 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    21:22
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    19:38
    1 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    21:31
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    22:10
    8 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    06:45
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:39
    7 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    07:33
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle
  • Mon 17th Jun
    23:45
    9 hrs 2 mins 3 changes
    08:47
    North Queensferry
    Carlisle
    North Queensferry to Carlisle

About North Queensferry Station

Station name North Queensferry (NQU)
Address North Queensferry station, Ferryhill Road, Inverkeithing, Fife, KY11 1JE
Managed by SR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 North Queensferry and Carlisle

The travel time between North Queensferry and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between North Queensferry and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:23, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between North Queensferry & Carlisle. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, ScotRail are the main train operating companies running services between North Queensferry and Carlisle.

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