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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Birmingham
Showing times and prices for 15 Jan
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 58 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
277 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for Birmingham every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 2 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 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.
C0138110:593h07
Carlisle station (CAR)14:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
W0294710:072h59
Carlisle station (CAR)13:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
W0294809:102h56
Carlisle station (CAR)12:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
L0235708:082h59
Carlisle station (CAR)11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
W0197412:063h00
Carlisle station (CAR)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
0 changes
L0236013:122h54
Carlisle station (CAR)16:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
0 changes
W0294809:102h56
Carlisle station (CAR)12:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
W0294710:072h59
Carlisle station (CAR)13:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
L0235708:082h59
Carlisle station (CAR)11:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£271One-way
0 changes
W0197412:063h00
Carlisle station (CAR)15:06Birmingham New Street (BHM)
£311One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Carlisle to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £46.
Distance: 277 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£44 Average Price | £20 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
3h 29m Average total duration 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlisle to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Birmingham trains for today, Wednesday 14 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 06:24
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S27494 · W02948 | On time 07:26 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h40 | 12:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| S27491 · C01381 | On time 09:23 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h43 | 14:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| S27489 · L02360 | On time 11:27 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h39 | 16:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| S27487 · C01382 | On time 13:21 Carlisle station (CAR) | 4h45 | 18:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 1 change | |
| Thursday 15 January | |||||
| 04:43 Carlisle | 3h23 | 08:06 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Birmingham
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Carlisle to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 20:15. The fastest train covers the 277 km distance in 2h 54m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Distance 277 km |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 54m |
First train 04:56 |
Last train 20:15 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £12
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Carlisle to Birmingham trainsAvanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Carlisle and Birmingham from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Avanti West Coast
About
Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 54m
Cheapest Price
£18
Avanti West Coast frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
10h 32m
Cheapest Price
£152
first_transpennine_express frequency
1 a day
FAQs: Carlisle to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from Carlisle to Birmingham can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £18, while the average price tends to be around £44.
The train journey from Carlisle to Birmingham covers a distance of 277 km and takes approximately 2h 54m. Trains run 5 per day.
The train distance from Carlisle to Birmingham is 277 km.
The first train from Carlisle to Birmingham leaves at 4:56.
The last train from Carlisle to Birmingham departs at 20:15.
Trains from Carlisle to Birmingham run approximately 5 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carlisle to Birmingham.
Yes, there is a direct train between Carlisle and Birmingham. The service operates 3 times per day, provided by Avanti West Coast.
To get from Carlisle to Birmingham, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Carlisle to Birmingham.
The train station in Carlisle that goes to Birmingham is Carlisle station (CAR), and it arrives at Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Birmingham is by coach, costing approximately £12.
Booking trains from Carlisle to Birmingham in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Carlisle to Birmingham offers scenic views, especially during the stretch through the Lake District, with rolling hills and picturesque countryside.
A day trip from Carlisle to Birmingham is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 54m. Trains operate 5 times per day over a distance of 277 km.
In Birmingham, you can explore the historic Jewellery Quarter, take a canal boat tour, visit the National SEA LIFE Centre, and enjoy a performance at the Birmingham Hippodrome. Discover the city's history at the Birmingham Back to Backs. Don't miss the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Cadbury World, the Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Symphony Hall, and The Bullring for shopping and dining.
To explore Birmingham's key attractions like the Bullring, Cadbury World, and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, 2-3 days is typically sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Carlisle to Birmingham.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Birmingham
Carlisle
Birmingham
The major train station for departures in Carlisle is Carlisle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carlisle for your trip from Carlisle to Birmingham.
Amenities at train station
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Carlisle
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Birmingham is Birmingham New Street. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Birmingham New Street for your journey to Birmingham from Carlisle.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud.
Lockers
- You can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Boots located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier Camden Food located beyond the ticket barrier Costa located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 5b escalator Funky Pigeon located beyond the ticket barrier between Platform escalators 9-10 M&S Food located on the main concourse Mi Casa Burritos located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 9 escalator The Pasty Shop located beyond the ticket barrier next to Platform 7 escalator W H Smith located on the main concourse, before the ticket barrier
Parking
- Car Park: Short Stay Car Park
Dining
- All Bar One
- Leon
- Caffè Nero
- Five Guys
- Krispy Kreme
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Wasabi
- Starbucks
- Hotel Chocolat
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxis drop off with the 'drop & go' in the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). For more information visit Traintaxi
- Accessible taxis: Taxis drop off within the 'drop & go' off the Hill Street entrance. The taxi rank is on Navigation Street (Stephenson Street / Victoria Square exit). All taxis are accessible with manual wheelchairs, most are accessible with electric wheelchairs. For more information visit Traintaxi
Accessibility
- Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
WC
- Toilets Location: Male, Female, Accessible and Baby Change facilities are available in all parts of the station. These are located between: Platforms 2 - 3a (Blue Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11a (Yellow Lounge) Platforms 10 - 11b (Red Lounge)
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Close to Platforms 1A and 12A and Platforms 10 and 11B
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
Hotel
- Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center
- Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station)
- Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: There are two large seating areas beyond the ticket barrier between the escalators to platforms 5b and 8b. All platforms have waiting areas with seating
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:30 - 23:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- In the middle of the station.
Public transport options for Birmingham New Street
- Bus lines: N5, N6, N8, 4, 9, 23, 45, 50, 61, X51, X70
- Train lines: West Midlands, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales
- Onward travel information: There are nearby bus stops on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street Most buses are wheelchair accessible. ********************************************************************************************************** For information go to the local travel information office by the Stephenson Street entrance. Alternatively, visit Transport for West Midlands, or call 0121 214 7214.
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:40 - 21:00 Saturday 06:15 - 21:00 Sunday 08:15 - 21:00
Distance to city center
12 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: The accessible toilets are located on the Concourse.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Closed until further notice.
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 18 cycle stands plus a cycling compound with 27 spaces available at the front of the station (please see staff for more information)
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Birmingham International
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station opposite the entrance to the long stay car park.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 06:00 - 21:00 Friday 06:00 - 23:00 Saturday 07:00 - 23:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 None
Parking
- Car Park: Birmingham Snow Hill (Council Managed)
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The Ladies toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 3 and also on Platform 2. The Gents toilets are located on Platform 2 and Platform 3. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1 and 3; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. The toilet facilities are only available from the first to last service.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Birmingham Snow Hill
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from: Bus Stop SH4, at the front of the station on Colmore Row.
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