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Trip Summary
There are usually 8 daily train trips available from Glasgow to Carlisle. Traveling by train from Glasgow to Carlisle usually takes 2 hours, but the fastest Virgin Trains train can make the trip in one hour and 8 minutes.
| Distance | 85 mi (136 km) |
| Fastest train | 1h 8m |
| Lowest price | $10.07 |
| Trains per day | 7 |
| Most frequent service | ScotRail |
| Train lines | 3 |
Train service from Glasgow to Carlisle
- ScotRail tickets: $26 one-way
- TransPennine Express tickets: $10 one-way
- Virgin Trains tickets: $12 one-way
Which train should you take from Glasgow to Carlisle?
There are 3 train lines with service from Glasgow to Carlisle. ScotRail is the most popular choice with travelers, offering scheduled service on 5 trains each day.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScotRail | 5 | 2h 29m | $25.86 |
| TransPennine Express | 1 | 1h 20m | $10.07 |
| Virgin Trains | 2 | 1h 9m | $12.12 |
TransPennine Express train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle start from $10, and on average cost . Daily there are 1 TransPennine Express schedules to Carlisle. TransPennine Express in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Carlisle trains arrive at Carlisle Train Station .
From Glasgow to Carlisle train travel on TransPennine Express takes 1 hours and 20 minutes. If you are looking to get to Carlisle faster, TransPennine Express offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 8 minutes.
If you are looking to travel to Carlisle on a weekend there is typically one TransPennine Express scheduled trip per day, which will cost for a one-way weekend reservation from Glasgow.
Virgin Trains train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle start from $12, and on average cost . Daily there are 2 Virgin Trains schedules to Carlisle. Virgin Trains in Glasgow leaves from Glasgow Central . And in Carlisle trains arrive at Carlisle Train Station .
From Glasgow to Carlisle train travel on Virgin Trains takes 1 hours and 9 minutes. If you are looking to get to Carlisle faster, Virgin Trains offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 1 hours and 8 minutes.
If you're considering a weeked trip, Virgin Trains offers 2 schedules for you to choose from. You can expect to pay for a one-way train ticket to Carlisle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Glasgow to Carlisle. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Sunday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Sunday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Glasgow at 7:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 10:00pm. 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 8 scheduled trains on most days. 7 of these are direct connections to Carlisle. While direct trains may still make stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains at any point. If you're looking to get to your destination faster, a direct train is the convenient and time-efficient choice.
You can also take a train for your return trip from Carlisle to Glasgow.
City Information
Glasgow
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Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. The city's name means "Dear Green Place" in Gaelic, and Glasgow earns this title as it is one of the most vibrant and exciting cities in the area. Beyond its impressive green spaces, it is full of historical and cultural destinations.
There are dozens of inspiring museums and galleries in the city, including the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, Riverside Museum, and the Gallery of Modern Art. The Glasgow Green is a vast public park dotted with monuments right next to the People's Palace, a museum devoted to social history. In the central shopping district, Buchanan Street is your go-to for mouthwatering cuisine and retail therapy.
If you want to try some local beer, hit up The Pot Still, The Ben Nevis Bar, or The Laurieston. Be sure to visit the Clydeside Distillery, too, so you can see how the national drink of Scotland (hello, Scotch) is manufactured.
Several trains serve Glasgow, including Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, and the West Midlands Railway. In addition, Megabus and FlixBus offer bus service from Glasgow to other destinations in Scotland and beyond.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Glasgow?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Glasgow Central
Glasgow Central Station is a stunning, expansive Victorian railway station in the center of Glasgow. The station is so large that it contains a piano garden, a concourse of shops and dining, numerous amenities, and even the Glasgow Grand Central Hotel onsite. The area around the station is also packed with bars, restaurants, and hotels for a very warm welcome to Glasgow. Six train carriers, including CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, and TransPennine Express, operate routes to Glasgow Central Station from destinations as far as London.
All train stations in Glasgow:
Glasgow Central
Where is the train station in Carlisle?
Main arrival station: Carlisle Train Station
Carlisle has one train station.
All train stations in Carlisle:
Carlisle Train Station
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