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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Dartford
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£256
Average price
£256
Fastest journey
4 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
438 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Dartford will cost around £256 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £256.
Fast trains
To travel from Carlisle to Dartford you need to make at least one change.
05:434h45
Carlisle10:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
06:474h41
Carlisle11:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
07:465h12
Carlisle12:58Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
08:495h09
Carlisle13:58Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
09:485h10
Carlisle14:58Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
11:484h40
Carlisle16:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
06:474h41
Carlisle11:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
15:474h41
Carlisle20:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
05:434h45
Carlisle10:28Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
17:525h07
Carlisle22:59Dartford
£2561One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Carlisle to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, and a train costs an average of £134.
Distance: 438 km
Compare train with
| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£134 Average Price | £29 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlisle to Dartford train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 03:03
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:43 Carlisle | 4h45 | 10:28 Dartford | 1 change | |
| 06:47 Carlisle | 4h41 | 11:28 Dartford | 1 change | |
| 07:46 Carlisle | 5h12 | 12:58 Dartford | 1 change | |
| 08:49 Carlisle | 5h09 | 13:58 Dartford | 1 change | |
| 09:48 Carlisle | 5h10 | 14:58 Dartford | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Dartford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Carlisle to Dartford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £134 but you can travel from only £28 by coach.
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 £28
Distance 438 km |
Average train duration 5h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £134 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 40m |
First train 06:16 |
Last train 14:16 |
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 £28
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Dartford trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Dartford from £28. 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
4h 55m
Cheapest Price
£134
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 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
FAQs: Carlisle to Dartford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Carlisle to Dartford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Dartford.
The train distance from Carlisle to Dartford is 438 km.
The train journey from Carlisle to Dartford covers a distance of 438 km and takes approximately 4h 40m. Trains run 5 per day.
To get from Carlisle to Dartford, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
The first train from Carlisle to Dartford leaves at 6:16.
The last train from Carlisle to Dartford departs at 14:16.
Trains from Carlisle to Dartford run approximately 5 times per day.
Booking trains from Carlisle to Dartford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Carlisle to Dartford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £134, while the average price tends to be around £134.
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Dartford is by coach, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Carlisle that goes to Dartford is Carlisle station (CAR), and it arrives at Dartford station (DFD).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Carlisle to Dartford.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Carlisle to Dartford.
There is no night train service from Carlisle to Dartford.
Yes, you can take the train from Carlisle to Dartford.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Dartford
Carlisle
Dartford
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 Dartford.
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 Dartford is Dartford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Dartford for your journey to Dartford from Carlisle.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWC
LoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for Dartford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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