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Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to Carlisle (CAR)

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12

train journeys
per day

289

miles (466 kms)

9hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

05:52 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Dorchester South (DCH) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Dorchester South and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Dorchester South to Carlisle is approximately 289 miles (466 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 10hrs 27 mins.

First TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Dorchester South and Carlisle.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dorchester South to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 9hrs 12 mins.

Journeys from Dorchester South to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:52
    9 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    06:43
    9 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    07:32
    9 hrs 12 mins 3 changes
    16:44
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    07:58
    9 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    08:33
    10 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    09:56
    9 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    10:57
    9 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    20:16
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    11:57
    9 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    12:57
    9 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    22:16
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    16:57
    13 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    06:48
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    20:22
    12 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    22:22
    12 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Dorchester South
    Carlisle
    Dorchester South to Carlisle

About Dorchester South Station

Station name Dorchester South (DCH)
Address Dorchester South station, Station Approach, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1QX
Managed by SW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:50 - 18:15
Saturday 06:45 - 17:00
Sunday 08:45 - 16:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
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 Dorchester South and Carlisle

The travel time between Dorchester South and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 10hrs 27 mins & the fastest journey takes 9hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dorchester South and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:52, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Dorchester South & Carlisle. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, South Western Railway, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Lumo are the main train operating companies running services between Dorchester South and Carlisle.

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