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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leicester to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
278 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leicester to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester 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 1 trains that leave Leicester 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 278 km distance in an average of 5 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 41 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 Leicester to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 278 km
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3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Leicester to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Carlisle trains for today, Saturday 29 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 05:48 Leicester | 4h11 | 09:59 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 07:08 Leicester | 3h52 | 11:00 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 08:50 Leicester | 4h09 | 12:59 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 09:50 Leicester | 4h10 | 14:00 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 10:50 Leicester | 4h10 | 15:00 Carlisle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Leicester to Carlisle
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Trains from Leicester to Carlisle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 18:51. The fastest train covers the 278 km distance in 3h 39m.
Distance 278 km |
Average train duration 3h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 3h 39m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 18:51 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Leicester to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Leicester and Carlisle from £31. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Leicester to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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 Leicester and Carlisle
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:20 - 22:30 Saturday 05:20 - 22:30 Sunday 07:15 - 22:30
- Car Park: Short stay car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the main entrance and lifts to all platforms. Customers with wheelchairs who require assistance on graduated slopes should press the ticket gate 'assistance' button located at the bottom of the stairs near the self service ticket machines. To ensure availability of staff to assist, it is imperative that customers book assistance in advance. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms and at the bottom of all staircases.
- 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 the Main Concourse, Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1/2 and Platform 3/4; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Duty Manager located on the end of Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub situated on the lower floor (old Red Star parcels area) which can be accessed via the lift located to the left of the Customer Information desk. Stands also available in main car park and station front near short stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the Station front
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost 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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