Travel optionsfrom Chester to Carlisle
How to get to Carlisle from Chester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chester to Carlisle is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
L64419+
W024377:522h08Chester station (CTR)10:00Carlisle station (CAR)£301One-way1 change
Cheapest
L64419+
W024377:522h08Chester station (CTR)10:00Carlisle station (CAR)£301One-way1 change
Fastest
L64419+
W024377:522h08Chester station (CTR)10:00Carlisle station (CAR)£301One-way1 change
Other options
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L022859:272h22Chester station (CTR)11:49Carlisle station (CAR)£391One-way1 change
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W029338:522h08Chester station (CTR)11:00Carlisle station (CAR)£471One-way1 change
L02274 · W030476:242h36Chester station (CTR)9:00Carlisle station (CAR)£421One-way1 change
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FAQs: Chester to Carlisle
Travel to Carlisle easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chester to Carlisle.

- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chester and Carlisle as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chester station (CTR) and arrive in Carlisle station (CAR).
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Carlisle by train.
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