The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Keighley
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£17
Fastest journey
2 h 2 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
132 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Keighley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Keighley will cost around £17 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 5 trains that leave Carlisle for Keighley every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 132 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 2 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 14 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.










Live departures
Carlisle to Keighley train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Keighley trains for today, Tuesday 3 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:49 Carlisle | 2h17 | 08:06 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:24 Carlisle | 2h13 | 10:37 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:58 Carlisle | 2h11 | 13:09 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 13:37 Carlisle | 2h02 | 15:39 Keighley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:50 Carlisle | 2h18 | 17:08 Keighley | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Keighley
Trains from Carlisle to Keighley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:42, the last at 20:13. The fastest train covers the 132 km distance in 2h 16m.
Distance 132 km |
Average train duration 2h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 2h 16m |
First train 05:42 |
Last train 20:13 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast from Carlisle to Keighley trainsNorthern Rail (3), first_transpennine_express, Avanti West Coast trains will get you between Carlisle and Keighley from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Carlisle to Keighley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Keighley 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 Keighley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Keighley
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available from Station Road.
- The Old White Lion Hotel Restaurant
- Busfeild Arms
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.30
- Travelodge Keighley
- Dalesgate Hotel
- Premier Inn Keighley
- Located in the main concourse
- 48 places, not covered
- Located in the main concourse
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-3
- Bus: Several lines available including 662, 760
- Train: Northern Rail services
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