chiku-desktop

Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Lancaster

Find and compare the best ground travel options in one place.

chiku-mobile

Millions of travelers trust Wanderu every year to get:

Lowest Prices

We find the cheapest bus & train tickets, so you can wander for less.

Best Travel Options

We partner with 500+ carriers to bring you the most bus & train options.

Quick & Easy Booking

Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.

Fast Customer Support

We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.

See what travelers are saying about Wanderu:

Download our free app!

Find, compare & book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.

4.8 Rating

5k Reviews

4.5 Rating

4.8k Reviews

Chiku

Carlisle to Lancaster Train Schedule

No preview is currently available. Please try another date or search the full 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.

Distance59 mi (94 km)
Fastest train0h 46m
Lowest pricePLN 34.42
Trains per day12
Most frequent serviceAvanti West Coast
Train lines3

Wander into savings:
Get deals in your inbox!

Sign up to get the latest deals on bus & train tickets sent directly to you.

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.

TrainDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
Avanti West Coast60h 51mPLN 53.50
Northern Rail23h 51mPLN 178.96
TransPennine Express40h 54mPLN 75.56
  • 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 PLN 71, 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

The distance between Carlisle and Lancaster is approximately 59 miles, or 94 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 1 hour 21 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 46 minutes. It's a short and pleasant ride; the train is a perfect way to get 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

Get around town with Moovit

Find the best way to get to and from any station in Lancaster by public transit, courtesy of Moovit. Search now

Need a return trip from Lancaster to Carlisle?

Search Train Tickets

Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.

With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.