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Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Carlisle (CAR)

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28

train journeys
per day

194

miles (312 kms)

4hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

06:10 / 00:17

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Peterborough (PBO) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 28 scheduled rail journeys between Peterborough and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 28 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Peterborough to Carlisle is approximately 194 miles (312 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 25 mins.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Carlisle.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Peterborough to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Peterborough to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    4 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    11:00
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:26
    4 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    12:01
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:48
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:37
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:54
    5 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    13:00
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:51
    4 hrs 40 mins 1 change
    13:31
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:54
    5 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    14:01
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:18
    4 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    14:10
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:48
    4 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:37
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:54
    5 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:18
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    15:16
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:18
    4 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    15:58
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:46
    4 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:54
    5 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    17:03
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:18
    5 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    17:36
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:18
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:49
    4 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:37
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:54
    5 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    19:04
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:18
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    19:13
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:52
    4 hrs 36 mins 1 change
    19:28
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:18
    4 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    20:16
    Peterborough
    Carlisle
    Peterborough to Carlisle

About Peterborough Station

Station name Peterborough (PBO)
Address Peterborough station, Station Road, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1 1QL
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 08:00 - 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

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 Peterborough and Carlisle

The travel time between Peterborough and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 25 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Peterborough and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 28 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:10, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:17.

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Amenities on trains between Peterborough 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 Peterborough & Carlisle. owever, there are 28 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, Grand Central, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Peterborough and Carlisle.

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