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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Milton Keynes to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£182
Average price
£215
Fastest journey
9 h 13 m
Average duration
9 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
349 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Milton Keynes to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Milton Keynes to Carlisle will cost around £215 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £182.
To travel from Milton Keynes to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Milton Keynes to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Milton Keynes to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 349 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£48 Average Price | £102 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Milton Keynes to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Milton Keynes to Carlisle trains for today, Tuesday 17 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W02663 · W02929 | On time 11:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h46 | 15:01 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
 W05525+W02929 | Delayed 11:26 11:19Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h42 | 15:01 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
| W02660 · C01379 | On time 12:15 Milton Keynes Central (MKC) | 3h45 | 16:00 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Milton Keynes to Carlisle
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Trains from Milton Keynes to Carlisle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £22 by coach.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 20:07. The fastest train covers the 349 km distance in 3h 4m.
Distance 349 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 20:07 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Milton Keynes to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Milton Keynes and Carlisle from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Milton Keynes to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Milton Keynes 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 Milton Keynes and Carlisle
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Parking
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ATM
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WC
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 22:00 Saturday 06:00 - 22:00 Sunday 06:45 - 21:30 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: Convenience store Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are accessible - situated on the concourse and at the front of the station outside the main entrance
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available
- 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 1 and 3. Please be advised the non-accessible toilets on Platforms 1 and 2 are locked out of use until further notice. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse (operated by a RADAR key), Platform 1 and Platform 3. A RADAR key is available from station staff upon request. Passengers in possession of a RADAR key can access the toilets at all times. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Sunday 05:00-23:00.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
TaxisAccessibilityWC
Hotel
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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