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The cheapest and fastest trains from Carlisle to Manchester
Showing times and prices for Feb 04
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€32
Fastest journey
1 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 5 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 €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Fast trains
Of the 6 trains that leave Carlisle for Manchester on Wed, Feb 04, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 48 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 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.
L02360+
L1104801:12PM2h27
Carlisle station (CAR)03:39PMDeansgate (DGT)
€231One-way
1 transfer
L02263+L0720001:49PM2h02
Carlisle station (CAR)03:51PMDeansgate (DGT)
€241One-way
1 transfer
L02360+
L6444001:12PM2h38
Carlisle station (CAR)03:50PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€251One-way
1 transfer
W02942+L0701502:07PM2h02
Carlisle station (CAR)04:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€281One-way
1 transfer
C7381501:34PM1h48
Carlisle station (CAR)03:22PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€361One-way
0 transfers
C7381501:34PM1h48
Carlisle station (CAR)03:22PMManchester Oxford Road (MCO)
€361One-way
0 transfers
L02263+L0720001:49PM2h02
Carlisle station (CAR)03:51PMDeansgate (DGT)
€241One-way
1 transfer
W02942+L0701502:07PM2h02
Carlisle station (CAR)04:09PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€281One-way
1 transfer
L02360+Y2576401:12PM2h06
Carlisle station (CAR)03:18PMManchester Victoria (MCV)
€531One-way
1 transfer
L02360+L1104801:12PM2h27
Carlisle station (CAR)03:39PMDeansgate (DGT)
€231One-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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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€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 |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Carlisle to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Carlisle to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 7:12 AM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L02357+Y25761 | On time 8:08 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h10 | 10:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| L02357+L64425 | On time 8:08 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h42 | 10:50 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 1 transfer | |
| L36723 | On time 8:35 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 1h47 | 10:22 AM Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W03064+L06353 | On time 8:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h24 | 11:13 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| W03064+L07193 | On time 8:49 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h02 | 10:51 AM Deansgate (DGT) | 1 transfer | |
| W02948+Y25415 | On time 9:10 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 2h08 | 11:18 AM Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
| 4:43 AM Carlisle | 2h19 | 7:02 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:03 AM Carlisle | 2h06 | 8:09 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 7:07 AM Carlisle | 2h32 | 9:39 AM Manchester | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Carlisle to Manchester
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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.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:35. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 1h 46m.
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlisle to Manchester by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap train tickets from Carlisle to Manchester can start from as little as €11 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.
The average journey time by train from Carlisle to Manchester is 1h 46m to travel the 164 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 4:25 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Carlisle to Manchester leaves at 9:35 PM.
Yes,there are 2 direct trains a day from Carlisle to Manchester with TransPennine Express, 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, first_transpennine_express for the best way to get you to Manchester. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Carlisle and Manchester and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Manchester from Carlisle is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 46m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Carlisle to Manchester is October.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Carlisle and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
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 Manchester Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Manchester Airport for your journey to Manchester from Carlisle.
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
Wifi
LockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car 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
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)
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