Carlisle to Glasgow train with Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Glasgow

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

€14

Average price

€25

Fastest journey

1 h 16 m

Average duration

1 h 33 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Carlisle to Glasgow will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.

Fast trains

Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for Glasgow on Mon, Jul 14, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 2 h 27 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

Avanti West CoastW09860
09:22AM1h20
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:42AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
141One-way
0 transfers
Avanti West CoastW09863
10:02AM1h16
Carlisle station (CAR)
11:18AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
151One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC26817
10:10AM1h21
Carlisle station (CAR)
11:31AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
251One-way
0 transfers
TransPennine ExpressC27297
09:14AM1h21
Carlisle station (CAR)
10:35AMGlasgow Central (GLC)
281One-way
0 transfers
ScotRailY66598
09:54AM2h40
Carlisle station (CAR)
12:34PMGlasgow Central (GLC)
311One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Carlisle to Glasgow

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €6.

Distance: 136 km

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Bus

€18

Average price

€15

Average price

Cheapest

2h 14m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 44m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 30m

Average total duration

2h 0m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

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Direct Options

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Carlisle to Glasgow train times

Showing trains for today, Sunday, July 13
Last updated at 8:13 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC27295
On time
10:34 AM Carlisle station (CAR)
1h20
11:54 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW09857
On time
11:08 AM Carlisle station (CAR)
1h17
12:25 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26818
On time
11:15 AM Carlisle station (CAR)
1h21
12:36 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
avanti_west_coastW09862
On time
11:54 AM Carlisle station (CAR)
1h16
1:10 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
scotrailY66536
On time
12:11 PM Carlisle station (CAR)
2h32
2:43 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
transpennine_expressC26812
On time
12:18 PM Carlisle station (CAR)
1h26
1:44 PM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect
Monday, July 14
scotrailY66587
On time
7:09 AM Carlisle station (CAR)
2h27
9:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC)
0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Carlisle to Glasgow

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Trains from Carlisle to Glasgow run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €6 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
136 km
Average train duration
1h 44m
Cheapest ticket price
€6
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
1h 12m
First train
04:22
Last train
22:55
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and ScotRail trains Carlisle to Glasgow

Travel from Carlisle to Glasgow from €12 with Omio’s train partners Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and ScotRail! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable trip for you.

Avanti West Coast is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates high-speed trains between London and major cities in the UK, including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh. The company offers a range of ticket types, including Standard, First Class and Advance tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drinks. The most popular routes for Avanti West Coast are London to Birmingham, London to Manchester and London to Glasgow. The company operates a fleet of Pendolino and Super Voyager trains, which offer a smooth and comfortable journey.

Train information from Carlisle to Glasgow with Virgin Trains:

  • Average Duration: 1 h 11 min
  • Cheapest Price: €12
  • Virgin Trains frequency: 10 a day

FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Glasgow

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Popular train stations from Carlisle to Glasgow

Carlisle
Glasgow
The major train station for departures in Carlisle is Carlisle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Carlisle for your trip from Carlisle to Glasgow.
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Information DeskInformation Desk
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park 2
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
  • Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: Yes
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: Platform 8.
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
  • Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transit options for Carlisle
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
The major train station for arrivals in Glasgow is Glasgow Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Glasgow Central for your journey to Glasgow from Carlisle.
Amenities at train station
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ParkingParking
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ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Lockers
Lockers
  • Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
Dining
Dining
  • Burger King
  • Krispy Kreme
  • Gordon St Coffee
  • Starbucks
  • Upper Crust
  • The Beer House
  • Patisserie Valerie
  • Alston Bar & Beef
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
  • Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Accessible toilets can be located inside the Gordon Street entrance, use the intercom for access. There is also an accessible toilet on platform 9 opposite the water hydration point. Both toilets are operated with a radar Key Accessible shower is available within the changing places facility.
  • National key toilets: No
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Indigo Glasgow
  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
  • voco Grand Central Glasgow
Ticket Office
Ticket Office
  • Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
  • Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Public transit options for Glasgow Central
  • Bus lines: 6, 7, 18, 21, 75, 263, 267, 500 Airport Express
  • Train lines: West Coast Main Line, ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, LNER, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up / drop off on Gordon St.

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