First train | 06:47 | |
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Last train | 23:48 | |
Departure station | Birchwood | |
Arrival station | Carlisle | |
Journey time | From 2h 21m | |
Distance | 103 miles (166 km) | |
Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
Changes | 1 change | |
Price | From £51.60 | |
Train operators | TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast |
Thinking about taking the train from Birchwood to Carlisle? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 46 minutes to travel the 103 miles (166 km) from Birchwood to Carlisle by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 21 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 10 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express to Carlisle. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birchwood to Carlisle in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £51.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Carlisle by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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