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Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Carlisle (CAR)

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16

train journeys
per day

172

miles (278 kms)

3hrs 38 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:25

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Leicester (LEI) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Leicester and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Leicester to Carlisle is approximately 172 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 42 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Carlisle.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Leicester to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 38 mins.

Journeys from Leicester to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:48
    4 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:22
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:50
    4 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    12:09
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:16
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:18
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:06
    4 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:18
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    17:03
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    3 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:18
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    19:04
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:18
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    20:00
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:18
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    21:04
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:18
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    21:50
    7 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    05:07
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:56
    7 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    06:47
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:46
    10 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Leicester
    Carlisle
    Leicester to Carlisle

About Leicester Station

Station name Leicester (LEI)
Address Leicester station, London Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 0QB
Managed by EM

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:20 - 22:30
Saturday 05:20 - 22:30
Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
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 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 Leicester and Carlisle

The travel time between Leicester and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 42 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 38 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Leicester and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:25.

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

Amenities on trains between Leicester 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 Leicester & Carlisle. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper are the main train operating companies running services between Leicester and Carlisle.

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