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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Doncaster to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£46
Average price
£46
Fastest journey
3 h 3 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Doncaster to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Doncaster to Carlisle will cost around £46 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
Of the 1 trains that leave Doncaster for Carlisle 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 192 km distance in an average of 3 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 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.
8:433h03Doncaster11:46Carlisle£461One-way0 changes
- 8:433h03Doncaster11:46Carlisle£461One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Doncaster to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Doncaster to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 3h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 192 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 17m Average total duration 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Doncaster to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Doncaster to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Friday 15 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:43 Doncaster | 3h03 | 11:46 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Doncaster to Carlisle
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Trains from Doncaster to Carlisle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 23:37. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 3h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 23:37 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited from Doncaster to Carlisle trainsLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Doncaster and Carlisle from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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FAQs: Doncaster to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Doncaster 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Doncaster and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:00 - 19:00 Sunday 08:00 - 18:00
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Phones are low level but not text
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking not required
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: .
- 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 adjacent to Platforms 3 and 4. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3a and 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Points on Platforms 4 and 8.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 3 opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30 Platform 4 North Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 01:30 Platform 4 South Waiting Room opening hours - 05:00 - 22:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Within car park
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the front of the station and park in the station overflow car park.
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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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