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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Stirling to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£23
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 11 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stirling to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stirling to Carlisle will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £23.
Of the 2 trains that leave Stirling for Carlisle every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 150 km distance in an average of 2 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 20 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 coach and train for Stirling to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stirling to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £23.
Distance: 150 km
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£24 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Stirling to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Stirling to Carlisle trains for today, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 09:10 Stirling | 2h21 | 11:31 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 09:54 Stirling | 2h10 | 12:04 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 11:08 Stirling | 2h22 | 13:30 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 12:08 Stirling | 1h55 | 14:03 Carlisle | 1 change | |
| 13:26 Stirling | 2h04 | 15:30 Carlisle | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Stirling to Carlisle
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Trains from Stirling to Carlisle run on average 9 times per day, taking around 1h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:48, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 150 km distance in 2h 1m.
Distance 150 km |
Average train duration 1h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 2h 1m |
First train 06:48 |
Last train 22:03 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail from Stirling to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, ScotRail trains will get you between Stirling and Carlisle from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Stirling to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Stirling 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 Stirling and Carlisle
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Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
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Lost and Found Office
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Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Information Desk
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:00 Saturday 06:20 - 21:00 Sunday 08:50 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: WHSmith
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platform. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 10
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible taxis: Most taxis accessible, at front of station.
- 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 Concourse (RADAR key required) and in the Waiting Room on Platform 3.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Waiting rooms location: Part of station buildings - one on platform 2 and another on platform 3
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- 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: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off from the parking bays outside the main station entrance
ShoppingParkingDiningATM
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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