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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Carlisle
Cheapest price on Sep 19
€17
Average ticket price on Sep 19
€25
Fastest journey on Sep 19
1 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
1 h 9 m
Trains on Sep 19
16
Distance
136 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Glasgow to Carlisle will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 16 trains from Glasgow to Carlisle, including 16 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct trains cover the 136 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 8 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 11 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.
W3344612:40 PM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)1:48 PMCarlisle station (CAR)€171One-way0 transfers- W334529:37 AM1h11Glasgow Central (GLC)10:48 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W337768:00 AM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)9:08 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W334728:38 AM1h09Glasgow Central (GLC)9:47 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W3370411:36 AM1h12Glasgow Central (GLC)12:48 PMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W337768:00 AM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)9:08 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W3346710:40 AM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)11:48 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W3344612:40 PM1h08Glasgow Central (GLC)1:48 PMCarlisle station (CAR)€171One-way0 transfers
- W334728:38 AM1h09Glasgow Central (GLC)9:47 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
- W334529:37 AM1h11Glasgow Central (GLC)10:48 AMCarlisle station (CAR)€211One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, while a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 136 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€17 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Carlisle:
A bus is €7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Carlisle costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Carlisle take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 58m.
Live departures
Glasgow to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Glasgow to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W33776 | 8:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 9:08 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 W84883 | 8:10 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 9:37 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33472 | 8:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h09 | 9:47 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84904 | 9:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h24 | 10:33 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
 C14724 | 9:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h27 | 11:40 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33452 | 9:37 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h11 | 10:48 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C01363 | 9:42 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h13 | 10:55 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33467 | 10:40 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 11:48 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84910 | 11:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h24 | 12:31 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87701 | 11:14 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h25 | 1:39 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33704 | 11:36 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h12 | 12:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33427 | 11:56 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h14 | 1:10 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84886 | 12:08 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h18 | 1:26 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W33446 | 12:40 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h08 | 1:48 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W84914 | 1:09 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h21 | 2:30 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| L87714 | 1:13 PM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h26 | 3:39 PM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Carlisle
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Trains from Glasgow to Carlisle run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 22:56. The fastest train covers the 136 km distance in 1h 8m.
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 8m |
First train 4:22 AM |
Last train 10:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, TransPennine Express from Glasgow to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Scotrail, Caledonian Sleeper, ScotRail, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Glasgow and Carlisle from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Glasgow to Carlisle
Travellers heading south over the border from Scotland's largest city to Cumbria can take regular daily direct trains from Glasgow to Carlisle on the West Coast Main Line. Connections to the English city are provided by a choice of operators and include express services taking just over an hour and slower, stopping trains taking over two hours. Departure times range from early morning to mid-evening.
Which train companies travel from Glasgow to Carlisle?
Passengers can choose from three rail operators on this route. Virgin Trains offer daily direct trains from Glasgow Central to Carlisle en route to the south of England. First Transpennine Express also provides daily direct services, while ScotRail, the national rail operator in Scotland, has slower stopping services from Glasgow to Carlisle on weekdays.
How long is the train from Glasgow to Carlisle?
The fastest direct trains from Glasgow to Carlisle are the select Virgin Trains connections that take one hour and seven minutes to complete the 92-mile trip south. Other Virgin and First Transpennine Express connections take from one to 20 minutes longer. ScotRail stopping services take two hours and 24 minutes to reach Carlisle.
How many trains are there from Glasgow to Carlisle?
Between them, the three operators on this route offer around three trains an hour from Glasgow to Carlisle for most of the day, with frequency decreasing in the evening. Services begin very early in the morning, with a final connection from Glasgow with ScotRail, leaving in mid-evening and arriving in Carlisle just before midnight. Sunday schedules are reduced, with no early morning departures and no ScotRail connections.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Glasgow to Carlisle?
Departure train station: Glasgow Central Station is located in the city centre, with Glasgow Subway train connections available from the nearby St Enoch station, and numerous city bus routes stopping close to the terminus on Argyle Street, Hope Street and Union Street. The station concourse has a pub, fast food outlets, cash points, a newsagent and taxi ranks.
Arrival train station: Carlisle Station is located on the south side of the city centre, with bus routes around the city available from stops on English Street and Lowther Street. Passenger facilities on the station concourse include a newsagent, cafe-restaurant, cash points and a taxi rank.
FAQs: Trains from Glasgow to Carlisle
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Glasgow to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Carlisle
Most Glasgow to Carlisle trains use the Glasgow Central to Carlisle station pair. Use this guide to compare Glasgow and Carlisle train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Glasgow Central from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Central train station facilities and services
Glasgow Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Krispy Kreme, Gordon St Coffee, Starbucks, Upper Crust, The Beer House, Patisserie Valerie, Alston Bar & Beef
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are there is an ATM machine located on the concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30, Sun: 09:15 - 21:30. Information desks are there is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Central: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Central: There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Glasgow, Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow, voco Grand Central Glasgow.
Getting to Glasgow Queen Street from Glasgow city centre
Glasgow Queen Street train station facilities and services
Glasgow Queen Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Glasgow Queen Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Glasgow Queen Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Glasgow Queen Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Glasgow Queen Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Information Desk on Concourse, 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: No.
Getting to Kings Park from Glasgow city centre
Kings Park is 5 km from Glasgow city centre. Public transport options include:
Kings Park train station facilities and services
Kings Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Kings Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kings Park. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kings Park: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Kings Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kings Park: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: This is a Category C station. No step free access - stairs to island platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Carlisle station do trains from Glasgow arrive at?
Getting to Carlisle from Carlisle city centre
Carlisle train station facilities and services
Carlisle has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Carlisle.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Carlisle.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Carlisle. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Carlisle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Carlisle: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Carlisle: 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.
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