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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Johnstone to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£17
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 43 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
144 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Johnstone to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Johnstone to Carlisle will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
Of the 2 trains that leave Johnstone 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 144 km distance in an average of 1 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 46 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 coach and train for Johnstone to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Johnstone to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £15, and a coach costs an average of £62.
Distance: 144 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£19 Average Price Cheapest | £62 Average Price |
1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Johnstone to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Johnstone to Carlisle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 08:42 Johnstone | 1h56 | 10:38 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 09:01 Johnstone | 1h45 | 10:46 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Johnstone to Carlisle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Johnstone to Carlisle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:47, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 144 km distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 144 km |
Average train duration 1h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Johnstone to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Johnstone and Carlisle from £15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Johnstone to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johnstone 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 Johnstone and Carlisle
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
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Ticket Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:50 - 20:30 Saturday 06:50 - 20:30 Sunday 09:20 - 18:40
- Type of shops available: News kiosk
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level to platform 1, ramp to platform 2 - connecting footbridge with stairs between platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 11
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key. Available during Ticket Office opening hours.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Part of ticket office
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
ParkingAccessibilityLoungeLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between platforms
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Cochranemill Road
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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