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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Derby to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
3 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
239 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Derby to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Derby to Carlisle will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 2 trains that leave Derby for Carlisle every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 239 km distance in an average of 3 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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 Derby to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Derby to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 239 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£43 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Derby to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Derby to Carlisle trains for today, Wednesday 19 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:42 Derby | 3h18 | 09:00 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Derby to Carlisle
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Trains from Derby to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 58m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 239 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 239 km |
Average train duration 2h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 20:07 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Derby to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Derby and Carlisle from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Derby to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Derby 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 Derby and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:55 - 22:45 Saturday 04:55 - 22:45 Sunday 06:20 - 23:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A step free station. This station has step free access. There are lifts to all platforms. There is a subway to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. Platforms 6 and 7 are accessed by lift only. This station has tactile paving at the edges of all platforms and at the foot and top of stairwells.
- 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
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1, Platform 2/3 and Platform 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Located in North Car Park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: From the rear of the station, at the Pride Park exit
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information 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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