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Carlisle to Lancaster Train Schedule
Trip Summary
There are usually 12 daily train trips available from Carlisle to Lancaster. Traveling by train from Carlisle to Lancaster usually takes one hour and 21 minutes, but the fastest Avanti West Coast train can make the trip in 46 minutes.
| Distance | 59 mi (94 km) |
| Fastest train | 0h 46m |
| Lowest price | $9.56 |
| Trains per day | 12 |
| Most frequent service | Avanti West Coast |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Carlisle to Lancaster
- Avanti West Coast tickets: $10 one-way
- Northern Rail tickets: $50 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: $20 one-way
Which train should you take from Carlisle to Lancaster?
There are 3 train lines with service from Carlisle to Lancaster. Avanti West Coast is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 6 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti West Coast | 6 | 0h 51m | $14.86 |
| Northern Rail | 2 | 3h 51m | $49.71 |
| TransPennine Express | 4 | 0h 54m | $20.99 |
Avanti West Coast is one of the primary rail links between London and Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. On any given day, Avanti West Coast operates almost 300 routes and departs hourly from select destinations.
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.
TransPennine Express train tickets from Carlisle to Lancaster start from $20, and on average cost . Daily there are 4 TransPennine Express schedules to Lancaster. TransPennine Express in Carlisle leaves from Carlisle Train Station . And in Lancaster trains arrive at Lancaster Train Station .
From Carlisle to Lancaster train travel on TransPennine Express takes 0 hours and 54 minutes. If you are looking to get to Lancaster faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 0 hours and 46 minutes.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by train from Carlisle to Lancaster
On a weekly basis, the greatest number of passengers tend to travel by trains from Carlisle to Lancaster on Thursday. Tickets for Thursday tend to also be the most expensive. For savvy travelers looking for cheaper priced tickets search for travel departing on Thursday. Thursday also tend to have less passengers which may make boarding faster and let you snag your perfect seat.
The earliest train departs Carlisle at 5:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 2:00pm. 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 12 daily scheduled trains, all of which are direct trains that take you the entire way from Carlisle to Lancaster.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Lancaster 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 Lancaster?
Main arrival station: Lancaster Train Station
Lancaster has one train station.
All train stations in Lancaster:
Lancaster Train Station
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