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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Prestwick to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£55
Fastest journey
2 h 13 m
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
125 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prestwick to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prestwick to Carlisle will cost around £55 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £55.
To travel from Prestwick to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Prestwick to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prestwick 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 coach which can get you there in 3h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £29, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 125 km
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£56 Average Price | £33 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration Fastest 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Prestwick to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Prestwick to Carlisle trains for today, Friday 2 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:26 Prestwick | 2h15 | 09:41 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 08:34 Prestwick | 3h08 | 11:42 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 15:24 Prestwick | 2h20 | 17:44 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 16:26 Prestwick | 2h13 | 18:39 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 17:35 Prestwick | 4h04 | 21:39 Carlisle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prestwick to Carlisle
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Trains from Prestwick to Carlisle run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £29 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:08, the last at 17:12. The fastest train covers the 125 km distance in 2h 13m.
Distance 125 km |
Average train duration 3h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 06:08 |
Last train 17:12 |
Train companies: ScotRail from Prestwick to Carlisle trainsScotRail trains will get you between Prestwick 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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FAQs: Prestwick to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prestwick 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 Prestwick and Carlisle
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Dining
Accessibility
WC
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Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:35 - 17:50 Saturday 06:35 - 17:50 Sunday 09:10 - 16:50 Scottish Bookings only
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Level from car park to platform 2 and steep ramp to platform 1. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the respective platforms Blue Badge parking bays: 2
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the station car park
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost 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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