The cheapest and fastest trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Cheapest price
£0
Average price
£-0
Fastest journey
3 h 14 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
324 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) you need to make at least one change.










Live departures
Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) train times
The table below shows live departures for Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) trains for tomorrow, Friday 7 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:06 Northampton station (NMP) | 3h14 | 09:20 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:42 Northampton station (NMP) | 4h18 | 11:00 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 08:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 4h19 | 12:59 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 4h21 | 14:01 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:40 Northampton station (NMP) | 4h20 | 15:00 Carlisle station (CAR) | 1 change |
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Compare prices and tickets Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR)
Take a train from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) and enjoy the approximately 324 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:06, the last at 22:54. The fastest train covers the 324 km distance in 3h 11m.
Distance 324 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 11m |
First train 06:06 |
Last train 22:54 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) trainsAvanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains trains will get you between Northampton station (NMP) and Carlisle station (CAR) from £30. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Northampton station (NMP) to Carlisle station (CAR) 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 station (CAR), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Northampton station (NMP) and Carlisle station (CAR)
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 21:00 Saturday 06:00 - 21:00 Sunday 06:45 - 20:00 Peak demand is 0700-1000 1630-1830 Mon-Fri
- Type of shops available: WHSmith and Enterprise car rental
- 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 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 the Main Concourse. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available at the Customer Information Point; the RADAR key is available from station security after 00:30 at night. The toilet facilities are available: Monday - Saturday 04:00-22:30 and Sunday 06:00-22:30.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Long stay car park and blue badge parking bays area.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 0248 997
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: In the event of engineering the bus/coach will collect from the layby/turning circle on the car park side of the station building. Please check the destination of your bus/coach before boarding.
- 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
