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Trip Summary
You can pick from 8 daily train trips between Carlisle and Darwen. The average train journey from Carlisle to Darwen takes 2 hours and 22 minutes, but some Virgin Trains + Connections train trips are as short as 2 hours and 11 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (137 km) |
| Fastest train | 2h 11m |
| Lowest price | £22.80 |
| Most frequent service | Virgin Trains + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Carlisle to Darwen?
2 train services operate from Carlisle to Darwen. Virgin Trains + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 5 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransPennine Express + Connections | 3 | 2h 18m | £43.46 |
| Virgin Trains + Connections | 5 | 2h 25m | £39.33 |
TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Carlisle to Darwen start from £43, and on average cost . Daily there are 3 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Darwen. TransPennine Express + Connections in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Darwen trains arrive at Darwen Train Station .
From Carlisle to Darwen train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 2 hours and 18 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darwen faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Carlisle to Darwen start from £23, and on average cost . Daily there are 5 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Darwen. Virgin Trains + Connections in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Darwen trains arrive at Darwen Train Station .
From Carlisle to Darwen train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 25 minutes. If you are looking to get to Darwen faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 2 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Trains from Carlisle to Darwen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Carlisle at 10:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 12:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 8 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Carlisle?
Main departure station: Carlisle Train Station
There is one train station in Carlisle.
All train stations in Carlisle:
Carlisle Train Station
Where is the train station in Darwen?
Main arrival station: Darwen Train Station
Darwen has one train station.
Train stations in Darwen:
Darwen Train Station
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