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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 | Sheffield | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sheffield | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sheffield | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Sheffield | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Sheffield to Carlisle
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just R 402, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sheffield to Carlisle by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the train ticket from Sheffield to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Sheffield to Carlisle start from R 468. The average price for this train route is around R 1 504. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Sheffield to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Sheffield to Carlisle is 3h 5m, covering a distance of 194 km. The quickest train can get you there in 2h 58m and is operated by Transpennine Express.
Which train operators serve the Sheffield to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 6 trains available per day, including services from Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Sheffield to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Sheffield to Carlisle departs at 07:06. And the latest train departs at 17:11.
Which is the best train operator from Sheffield 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 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Sheffield to Carlisle?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service from Sheffield 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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Carlisle was searched and found on 21 Dec 2025 with a price of R 443To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Sheffield to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 443 to R 3 016 for a train ticket from Sheffield to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 443, which is on 2025-12-21.
