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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Carlisle 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 will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Carlisle every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 176 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 9 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 Manchester Airport to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £29. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £36.
Distance: 176 km
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Live departures
Manchester Airport to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Carlisle trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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 | 08:29 Manchester Airport | 2h20 | 10:49 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Carlisle
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Carlisle run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:04, the last at 10:17. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 07:04 |
Last train 10:17 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport to Carlisle trainsTransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Carlisle from £29. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Rail (3)
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport and Carlisle
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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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