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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Balloch to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£63
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
1 h 59 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
161 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Balloch to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Balloch to Carlisle will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £63.
To travel from Balloch to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Balloch to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Balloch to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £26. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, and a train costs an average of £63.
Distance: 161 km
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£105 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 24m Average total duration Fastest 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Balloch to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Balloch to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Thursday 11 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:08 Balloch | 2h24 | 08:32 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 06:38 Balloch | 2h09 | 08:47 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 07:08 Balloch | 1h59 | 09:07 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 07:38 Balloch | 2h08 | 09:46 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 08:08 Balloch | 2h24 | 10:32 Carlisle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Balloch to Carlisle
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Trains from Balloch to Carlisle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £63 but you can travel from only £26 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 161 km distance in 1h 59m.
Distance 161 km |
Average train duration 1h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price £63 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail from Balloch to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, ScotRail trains will get you between Balloch and Carlisle from £26. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Balloch to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Balloch to Carlisle by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Balloch and Carlisle
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 23:55 Saturday 05:55 - 23:55 Sunday 08:10 - 22:45
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to single platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: As part of our COVID-19 response, toilets are opened upon request. The toilets are located on Platform 1. Available during ticket office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from Tulliechewan Road
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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