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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Carlisle | Cheapest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Carlisle | Fastest | ||||
| Train | Manchester Oxford Road | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Carlisle by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £54. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Carlisle is 2h 10m, covering a distance of 102 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 45m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 11 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Manchester to Carlisle departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 20:25.
Which is the best train operator from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 27 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Manchester to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Carlisle was searched and found on 29 Jan 2026 with a price of £15To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £15 to £120 for a train ticket from Manchester to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2026-01-29.
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