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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR)
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- £18
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- £41
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 2 h 5 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 2 h 8 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 16
- Distance
- 175 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) will cost around £41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Thu 12 Nov, we found 16 trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR), including 11 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 175 km distance in an average of 2 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.
W8517911:04 2h10 Manchester Airport (MIA) 13:14 Carlisle station (CAR) £18 1 One-way 0 changes- W85196
15:04 2h10 Manchester Airport (MIA) 17:14 Carlisle station (CAR) £18 1 One-way 0 changes - W85188
13:04 2h12 Manchester Airport (MIA) 15:16 Carlisle station (CAR) £18 1 One-way 0 changes - W85182
12:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 14:10 Carlisle station (CAR) £20 1 One-way 0 changes - W85206
17:04 2h11 Manchester Airport (MIA) 19:15 Carlisle station (CAR) £20 1 One-way 0 changes
- W85177
10:04 2h05 Manchester Airport (MIA) 12:09 Carlisle station (CAR) £42 1 One-way 0 changes - W85182
12:04 2h06 Manchester Airport (MIA) 14:10 Carlisle station (CAR) £20 1 One-way 0 changes - W85168
8:04 2h10 Manchester Airport (MIA) 10:14 Carlisle station (CAR) £42 1 One-way 0 changes - W85179
11:04 2h10 Manchester Airport (MIA) 13:14 Carlisle station (CAR) £18 1 One-way 0 changes - W85196
15:04 2h10 Manchester Airport (MIA) 17:14 Carlisle station (CAR) £18 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR)
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 13:10. The fastest train covers the 175 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 175 km |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 6:04 |
Last train 13:10 |
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Cheapest Day Fri |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Frequently asked questions about your Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) trip
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W85168 | 8:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 10:14 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
 G89062+ W34177 | 8:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h18 | 10:47 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| W85170 | 9:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h13 | 11:17 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89045+W34254 | 9:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h20 | 11:49 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| W85177 | 10:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h05 | 12:09 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89047+W33912 | 10:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h18 | 12:47 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| W85179 | 11:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 13:14 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85182 | 12:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h06 | 14:10 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85188 | 13:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 15:16 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85191 | 14:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 16:15 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85196 | 15:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h10 | 17:14 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85201 | 16:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 18:16 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| W85206 | 17:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 19:15 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89059+C01320 | 19:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h22 | 21:51 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| W85210 | 20:04 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h12 | 22:16 Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89579+W34180 | 20:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h36 | 22:53 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Carlisle station (CAR) train
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Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Carlisle station (CAR)
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Carlisle train station facilities and services
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: 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.
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