The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Saint Bees
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
61 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Saint Bees is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Saint Bees will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Carlisle for Saint Bees every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 61 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 16 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 Carlisle to Saint Bees
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Saint Bees among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £4, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 61 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£11 Average Price | £4 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration 2h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carlisle to Saint Bees train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Saint Bees trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:06 Carlisle | 2h49 | 12:55 Saint Bees | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Saint Bees
Trains from Carlisle to Saint Bees run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:53, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 61 km distance in 1h 16m.
Distance 61 km |
Average train duration 1h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 1h 16m |
First train 05:53 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Carlisle to Saint Bees trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Carlisle and Saint Bees from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Carlisle to Saint Bees train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Saint Bees 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 Saint Bees, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Carlisle and Saint Bees
- 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
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - This station is not suitable for the extremely mobility impaired.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside station entrance. (Station side for Whitehaven, other side for Barrow)
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