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It takes an average of 5h 59m to travel from Spalding to Carlisle by train, over a distance of around 184 miles (296 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Spalding to Carlisle and tickets for this journey start from £133.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:59 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:27 | |
| Departure station | Spalding | |
| Arrival station | Carlisle | |
| Journey time | From 4h 43m | |
| Distance | 184 miles (296 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £133.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Spalding to Carlisle in 4 hours 43 minutes
If you want to travel from Spalding to Carlisle by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Spalding to Carlisle by train to take around 5 hours 59 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 4 hours 43 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 12 trains per day running on this route, which spans 184 miles (296 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Carlisle. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Spalding to Carlisle start from £133.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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