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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bournemouth to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£167
Average price
£170
Fastest journey
6 h 34 m
Average duration
7 h 4 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Carlisle will cost around £170 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £167.
Of the 3 trains that leave Bournemouth for Carlisle every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bournemouth to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £143.
Distance: 470 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£165 Average Price | £40 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 35m Average total duration Fastest 6h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bournemouth to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Carlisle trains for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 Bournemouth | 6h30 | 12:00 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:40 Bournemouth | 7h34 | 15:14 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bournemouth to Carlisle
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Trains from Bournemouth to Carlisle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £143 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:44, the last at 20:59. The fastest train covers the 470 km distance in 6h 54m.
Distance 470 km |
Average train duration 6h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £143 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 54m |
First train 01:44 |
Last train 20:59 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country from Bournemouth to Carlisle trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country trains will get you between Bournemouth and Carlisle from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Bournemouth to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 20:40 Saturday 05:40 - 20:40 Sunday 06:40 - 20:40
- Car Park: Premium
- Taxi: Yes
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on both platforms. The National key toilets are located on both platforms; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: To Southampton / Brockenhurst: Station entrance on Halfords side. To Poole: Station entrance on Asda side.
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Information 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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