The cheapest and fastest trains from Taunton to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£316
Average price
£316
Fastest journey
5 h 7 m
Average duration
5 h 9 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
432 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Taunton to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Taunton to Carlisle will cost around £316 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £316.
To travel from Taunton to Carlisle you need to make at least one change.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Taunton to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Taunton to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £60. 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 £60, and a train costs an average of £172.
Distance: 432 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£175 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Taunton to Carlisle
Trains from Taunton to Carlisle run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £172 but you can travel from only £60 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:43, the last at 15:53. The fastest train covers the 432 km distance in 5h 8m.
Distance 432 km |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £172 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 8m |
First train 05:43 |
Last train 15:53 |
Train companies: Cross Country from Taunton to Carlisle trainsCross Country trains will get you between Taunton and Carlisle from £60. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Taunton to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Taunton 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 Taunton and Carlisle
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations can only be sold between the following times: Mon - Sat 09:00 - 19:00 and Sun 10:00 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step Free Category A Station - This station has step free access to all platforms via subway and the lifts
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: Please request staff assistance. No public phones are accessible.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available. Please request staff assistance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office.
- 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 Platforms 2 and 5. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. The RADAR key is available from station staff upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The radar key is available from station staff.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: within accessible wc's
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1 and 5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Adjacent to the taxi rank by the archway exit from Platform 2
- 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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