The cheapest and fastest trains from Newport to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£64
Average price
£64
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
368 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newport to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newport to Carlisle will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £64.
Of the 1 trains that leave Newport 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 368 km distance in an average of 6 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 29 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, coach and flight for Newport to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Newport to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £38, and a train costs an average of £107.
Distance: 368 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£107 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £69 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 10m Average total duration 6h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newport to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Newport to Carlisle trains for today, Friday 14 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:30 Newport | 4h34 | 20:04 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 15 November | |||||
![]() | 03:49 Newport | 6h29 | 10:18 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newport to Carlisle
Trains from Newport to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 but you can travel from only £38 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:30, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 368 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 368 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 05:30 |
Last train 17:07 |
Train companies: Cross Country, Transport for Wales from Newport to Carlisle trainsCross Country, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Newport and Carlisle from £38. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Transport for Wales
FAQs: Newport to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newport 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newport and Carlisle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:45 - 20:00 Saturday 06:30 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 19:45
- Type of shops available: Newsagent (available on platforms 2 and 3).
- Car Park: High Street
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B Step free access is available to all platforms via lifts.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: The pay phone is located on platforms 2 and 3.
- 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 Platform 1, Platform 2 and Platform 4. The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 03333 211202
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coach stop on Queensway, adjacent to the station taxi rank, unless otherwise stated on the station poster boards.
- 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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