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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Guildford to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£303
Average price
£303
Fastest journey
5 h 39 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
437 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guildford to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guildford to Carlisle will cost around £303 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £303.
To travel from Guildford to Carlisle you need to make at least 2 changes.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Guildford to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guildford to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £68.
Distance: 437 km
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£119 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price |
4h 49m Average total duration 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Guildford to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Guildford to Carlisle trains for today, Tuesday 30 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 11:49 Guildford | 5h04 | 16:53 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Wednesday 31 December | |||||
| 08:14 Guildford | 5h47 | 14:01 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
| 09:20 Guildford | 5h40 | 15:00 Carlisle | 2 changes | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Guildford to Carlisle
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Trains from Guildford to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £68 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:45, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 437 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 437 km |
Average train duration 4h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price £68 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 01:45 |
Last train 21:50 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, first_great_western from Guildford to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, first_great_western trains will get you between Guildford and Carlisle from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Guildford to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guildford 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 Guildford and Carlisle
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- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 22:00 Saturday 06:10 - 22:00 Sunday 06:20 - 22:00
- Car Park: Smart Car Spaces
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is level access to the booking hall and all platforms from the main entrance in Walnut Tree Close. There is no step free access from the Guildford Park Road entrance. There is step free access to and interchange between all platforms via steep ramps. A staff operated powered wheelchair is available for customers. Please speak to a member of staff or our Assisted Travel team.
- Accessible taxis: The taxi rank is located outside the main station entrance (platform 2)
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 2, next to the subway ramp. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car parks 1 & 2
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus lay-by in Station Forecourt off Walnut Tree Close.
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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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