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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Carlisle by train
It takes an average of 13h 47m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 283 miles (455 km). There are normally 10 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £109.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 14:19 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 21:26 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 6h 35m | |
| Distance | 283 miles (455 km) | |
| Frequency | 10 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £109.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Southern |
How to travel from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle? Look no further.
You'll usually find 10 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Carlisle, which usually take 13 hours 47 minutes to complete the 283 miles (455 km) journey. It can take as little as 6 hours 35 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Carlisle by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Great Western Railway are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gatwick Airport to Carlisle start from £109.30 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Carlisle? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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