How much does a train ticket cost from Carlisle to Glasgow?

The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Glasgow start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Glasgow?

The average train journey time from Carlisle to Glasgow is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Avanti West Coast .

Which train operators serve the Carlisle to Glasgow route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast , Transpennine Express , ScotRail .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlisle to Glasgow?

The earliest train from Carlisle to Glasgow departs at 07:56. And the latest train departs at 22:54.

Which is the best train operator from Carlisle to Glasgow?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast , with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to Glasgow?

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 Carlisle to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transpennine Express , with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to Glasgow?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express , with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Train Carlisle to Glasgow from £11

Next train departures

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Carlisle	1h 12m	17:01	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 27m	10:36	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:14	Carlisle	1h 21m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 30m	09:26	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	09:49	Carlisle	1h 10m	10:59	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 30m	09:26	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 26m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:15	Carlisle	1h 24m	10:39	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	12:08	Carlisle	1h 17m	13:25	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	16:03	Carlisle	1h 14m	17:17	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	11:34	Carlisle	1h 20m	12:54	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	12:08	Carlisle	1h 17m	13:25	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	13:11	Carlisle	2h 32m	15:43	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Carlisle	1h 12m	17:01	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 27m	10:36	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:14	Carlisle	1h 21m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Carlisle	1h 12m	17:01	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 27m	10:36	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:14	Carlisle	1h 21m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Carlisle	1h 12m	17:01	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 27m	10:36	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:14	Carlisle	1h 21m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags

Next departures from Carlisle to Glasgow on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	Cheapest
Train	15:49	Carlisle	1h 12m	17:01	Glasgow Central	Fastest
Train	07:56	Carlisle	1h 20m	09:16	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	08:09	Carlisle	2h 27m	10:36	Glasgow Central	No tags
Train	09:14	Carlisle	1h 21m	10:35	Glasgow Central	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Carlisle to Glasgow

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Glasgow. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

85 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £35	Average duration1h 55m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£12 - £78	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£15 - £15	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Avanti West Coast

4/542 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi2.2

Transpennine Express

3.5/521 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi5

ScotRail

2.5/514 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.6

WiFi3.4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, CrossCountry

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Carlisle to Glasgow 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 Carlisle to Glasgow?
The cheapest train tickets from Carlisle to Glasgow start from £12. The average price for this train route is around £28. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Glasgow?
The average train journey time from Carlisle to Glasgow is 1h 20m, covering a distance of 85 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 10m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Carlisle to Glasgow route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, ScotRail.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Carlisle to Glasgow?
The earliest train from Carlisle to Glasgow departs at 07:56. And the latest train departs at 22:54.
Which is the best train operator from Carlisle to Glasgow?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Avanti West Coast, with an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 42 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Carlisle to Glasgow?
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 Carlisle to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Transpennine Express, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Carlisle to Glasgow?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Transpennine Express, with a cleanliness rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

25/11

£26

26/11

£26

Today

£27

28/11

£14

29/11

£14

30/11

£20

01/12

£12

02/12

£12

The cheapest trip from Carlisle to Glasgow was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Carlisle to Glasgow as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £12 to £91 for a train ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-12-01.