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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Cheltenham to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£222
Average price
£222
Fastest journey
3 h 44 m
Average duration
3 h 46 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
338 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Carlisle will cost around £222 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £222.
To travel from Cheltenham to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Cheltenham to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £60.
Distance: 338 km
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4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cheltenham to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Cheltenham to Carlisle trains for today, Friday 21 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 10:12 Cheltenham | 3h49 | 14:01 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:59 Cheltenham | 4h01 | 15:00 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Carlisle
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Trains from Cheltenham to Carlisle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £60 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 18:08. The fastest train covers the 338 km distance in 3h 46m.
Distance 338 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £60 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 46m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 18:08 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Cheltenham to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Cheltenham and Carlisle from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Cheltenham to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cheltenham 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Cheltenham and Carlisle
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 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, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation 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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