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Carlisle to Gateshead Train Schedule
Trip Summary
You can pick from 21 daily train trips between Carlisle and Gateshead. The average train journey from Carlisle to Gateshead takes one hour and 39 minutes, but some Northern Rail train trips are as short as one hour and 22 minutes.
| Distance | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 22m |
| Lowest price | $11.81 |
| Trains per day | 21 |
| Most frequent service | Northern Rail |
| Train lines | 1 |
Which train should you take from Carlisle to Gateshead?
Northern Rail is the one and only train line which connects Carlisle to Gateshead. However, there are 21 trains per day to choose from.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Rail | 21 | 1h 39m | $19.02 |
Northern Rail, branded simply as 'Northern' on its trains, travels to cities such as Manchester, Blackpool, Windermere, Newcastle, and York. Complimentary WiFi is usually available in first- and standard-class carriages, plus an onboard restroom. The newer trains boast extra legroom, and all services have space for luggage at the end of carriages.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Carlisle to Gateshead
Trains departing from Carlisle to Gateshead tend to have the most passengers on Monday. With higher demand ticket prices also tend to be higher on Monday. If you are trying to snag a cheap train tickets or just want an emptier train you'll have better luck by booking travel departing on Monday as the least number of people tend to travel then.
The earliest train departs Carlisle at 8:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 6:00pm. 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 21 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carlisle to Gateshead.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Gateshead 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 Gateshead?
Main arrival station: Metrocentre
There are more train stations and stops in Gateshead than most cities. Most trains from Carlisle will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Gateshead:
All train stations in Gateshead:
Metrocentre
Heworth Station
Dunston Station
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