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Carlisle to Hamilton Train Timetable

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Trip Summary

16 trains operate daily from Carlisle to Hamilton. The train trip from Carlisle to Hamilton is usually about one hour and 47 minutes long. However, traveling on the fastest TransPennine Express + Connections train can get you there in as little as one hour and 32 minutes.

Distance75 mi (121 km)
Fastest train1h 32m
Lowest price£11.21
Most frequent serviceTransPennine Express + Connections
Train lines2

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Which train should you take from Carlisle to Hamilton?

2 train services operate from Carlisle to Hamilton. TransPennine Express + Connections usually has more trains scheduled, with 10 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
TransPennine Express + Connections101h 40m£10.55
Virgin Trains + Connections62h 0m£12.30
  • TransPennine Express + Connections train tickets from Carlisle to Hamilton start from £11, and on average cost . Daily there are 10 TransPennine Express + Connections schedules to Hamilton. TransPennine Express + Connections in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Hamilton trains arrive at Hamilton West and one other train station.

    From Carlisle to Hamilton train travel on TransPennine Express + Connections takes 1 hours and 40 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hamilton faster, TransPennine Express + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 32 minutes.

  • Virgin Trains + Connections train tickets from Carlisle to Hamilton start from £9, and on average cost . Daily there are 6 Virgin Trains + Connections schedules to Hamilton. Virgin Trains + Connections in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Hamilton trains arrive at Hamilton West and one other train station.

    From Carlisle to Hamilton train travel on Virgin Trains + Connections takes 2 hours and 0 minutes. If you are looking to get to Hamilton faster, Virgin Trains + Connections offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 32 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Carlisle to Hamilton

The distance between Carlisle and Hamilton is approximately 75 miles, or 121 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 47 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 1 hour 32 minutes. As a relatively short ride, taking the train is an easy way to travel between these two cities.

Tuesday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Carlisle to Hamilton. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Tuesday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Tuesday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.

The earliest train departs Carlisle at 06:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 19:00. 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 16 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.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Hamilton to Carlisle.

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 Hamilton?

Main arrival station: Hamilton Central

Hamilton receives travelers from Carlisle at its two active train stations.

Train stations in Hamilton:

  • Hamilton Central

  • Hamilton West

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