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Trains from Manchester Stations to Carlisle (CAR)

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29

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

1hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

04:57 / 00:24

first / last train

14

direct trains

3

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Manchester Stations to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 29 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Stations and Carlisle , with 14 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 15 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Stations to Carlisle is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 24 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Carlisle.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Stations to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    04:57
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    06:47
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:25
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    08:15
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:25
    1 hrs 46 mins Direct
    09:11
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:56
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    09:55
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:24
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    10:14
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:56
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    11:02
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:22
    1 hrs 55 mins Direct
    11:17
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:39
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    11:52
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:24
    1 hrs 45 mins Direct
    12:09
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    13:00
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:39
    2 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:25
    1 hrs 47 mins Direct
    14:12
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:24
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    15:16
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:39
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    15:51
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:24
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    16:14
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    2 hrs 20 mins Direct
    17:10
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:56
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    17:03
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:39
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    17:53
    Deansgate
    Carlisle
    Deansgate to Carlisle
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:24
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    18:16
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
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 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 Manchester Stations and Carlisle

The travel time between Manchester Stations and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 24 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Stations and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 29 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:57, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 14 direct services per day from Manchester Stations to Carlisle

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Stations and Carlisle.

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