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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Manchester
Showing times and prices for Nov 06
Cheapest price
€27
Average price
€41
Fastest journey
1 h 47 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
164 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Carlisle to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carlisle to Manchester will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €27.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for Manchester on Thu, Nov 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 47 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 26 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.
W09778+
W4967208:49AM2h24
Carlisle station (CAR)11:13AMDeansgate (DGT)
€271One-way
1 transfer
W10455+
G5565308:07AM2h43
Carlisle station (CAR)10:50AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€301One-way
1 transfer
W10455+Y0392808:07AM2h26
Carlisle station (CAR)10:33AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€391One-way
1 transfer
C2657308:35AM1h47
Carlisle station (CAR)10:22AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€401One-way
0 transfers
W10455+Y0095008:07AM2h12
Carlisle station (CAR)10:19AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€471One-way
1 transfer
C2657308:35AM1h47
Carlisle station (CAR)10:22AMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€401One-way
0 transfers
W09778+Y0080208:49AM2h02
Carlisle station (CAR)10:51AMDeansgate (DGT)
€651One-way
1 transfer
W10455+Y0095008:07AM2h12
Carlisle station (CAR)10:19AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€471One-way
1 transfer
W09778+W4967208:49AM2h24
Carlisle station (CAR)11:13AMDeansgate (DGT)
€271One-way
1 transfer
W10455+Y0392808:07AM2h26
Carlisle station (CAR)10:33AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€391One-way
1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Carlisle to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carlisle to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 164 km
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€44 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlisle to Manchester train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 12:14 AM
Last updated at 12:14 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W10455+Y00950 | On time 8:07 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h12 | 10:19 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| C26573 | On time 8:35 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 1h47 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W09778+Y00802 | On time 8:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h02 | 10:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| W10458+Y02256 | On time 9:10 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h08 | 11:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| C26570 | On time 9:32 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 1h50 | 11:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W09780+Y00877 | On time 9:48 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h03 | 11:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Carlisle to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 1h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 21:35 |
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €10
Train companies: TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express from Carlisle to Manchester trainsTransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Carlisle and Manchester from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
€38
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Avanti West Coast
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
€24
Avanti West Coast frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
First Class: Complimentary meals and drinks. Standard Class: Onboard shop with drinks and snacks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Standard Class: Optional reservation for £8-12
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance for boarding/alighting available
Pets
Small pets free in carriers. Dogs £30 per single journey. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
first_transpennine_express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 46m
Cheapest Price
€59
first_transpennine_express frequency
9 a day
FAQs: Trains from Carlisle to Manchester
FAQs: Travel by train from Carlisle to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Carlisle to Manchester.
Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Manchester can start from as little as €16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Carlisle to Manchester is €44; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Carlisle to Manchester train travel time is 1 h 44 min for the 163 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 04: 07. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 21: 35.
Yes, there are 2 direct trains a day from Carlisle to Manchester with TransPennine Express or first_transpennine_express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Carlisle to Manchester, you can count on TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) or first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Manchester from Carlisle and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 21: 35.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Carlisle, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
A day trip to Manchester from Carlisle is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 44 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Carlisle to Manchester by train is December.
You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Carlisle 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Carlisle to Manchester
Carlisle
Manchester
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 Manchester.
Carlisle
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
Shopping
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
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
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
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 Manchester is Ashburys. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Ashburys for your journey to Manchester from Carlisle.
Ashburys
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Dining
- Cabral's Restaurant Brazilian Street Food and Grocery Store
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station , To Manchester : up 47 steps onto the platform. To Glossop/Sheffield : up 47 steps onto the Manchester platform, turn right and up 31 steps, across the footbridge (15 paces) and down 31 steps onto the platform
- Accessible taxis: contact Customer Relations 08002006060
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transit options for Ashburys
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Pottery Lane (A6010) under railway bridge.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:20 - 23:40 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station From Whitworth Street, up a ramp (43 paces, 1:25 slope) and level access through the entrance into the foyer. Or from the junction of Chester Road, Whitworth Street and Deansgate, level access through the entrance, along the corridor and up 21 steps into the foyer. Then, to Manchester: Past the ticket office, via the lift in the foyer. Or up a ramp (34 paces), up 17 steps onto the platform. To Bolton, Warrington and Wigan : Via the lift in the foyer or along the subway (26 paces), up a ramp (32 paces) and up 18 steps onto the platform. Level access to Manchester platform also via overbridge from Metrolink G-Mex Metrolink stop. Lift available first to last train, currently 06:20 - 23:40 Monday to Saturday. 08:10 - 23:30 Sunday.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Deansgate
- Onward travel information: Free Metro shuttle bus link from station front serving Manchester City centre including Victoria Station On both sides of Whitworth Street, Deansgate and Chester Road for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Altrincham or Sale. Contact Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops on Whitworth St.
- Metro: Metrolink G-Mex tram stop linked by footbridge from Manchester platform. 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
WifiShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Distance to city center
13 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transit options for Manchester Airport
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Oxford Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
Amenities at train station
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Wifi
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
Lockers
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Dining
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
Accessibility
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Hotel
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
Information Desk
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Public transit options for Manchester Piccadilly
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Address
Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WYTicket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:00 Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: A key is available in the Duty's Manager's office.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: on platform and approach
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Manchester Victoria
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up point is on Station Approach (M3 1WY) directly outside the station main entrance, outside the M & S shop.
Moston
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
6 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, This station only has tactile paving on platform 1 - Services Towards Manchester : From Hollinwood Avenue, along a path (75 paces, 1:14 variable slope) onto the platform. Services towards Rochdale : From Hollinwood Avenue, through a 4ft gate and down a ramp (65 paces, 1:12 variable slope) onto the platform.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Moston
- Onward travel information: On both sides of Hollinwood Avenue for buses to Cheetham Hill, Rochdale, Oldham or Manchester. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Hollinwood Ave on bridge above station platform 1 entrance.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Manchester
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