Glasgow to Carlisle train with Avanti West Coast
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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Glasgow to Carlisle
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 13 m
Trains per day
6
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 €18.
Of the 6 trains that leave Glasgow for Carlisle 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 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 7 m .
On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 1 h 23 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€20 Average price | €14 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 24m Average total duration 1h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Glasgow to Carlisle train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C26711 | On time 8:16 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h27 | 9:43 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W09787 | On time 8:34 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h14 | 9:48 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W10463 | On time 8:46 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h15 | 10:01 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26618 | On time 9:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h25 | 10:38 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W09792 | On time 9:34 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h12 | 10:46 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26559 | On time 10:07 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h23 | 11:30 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 14 | |||||
| W10457 | On time 7:00 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h07 | 8:07 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| W09780 | On time 7:38 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h09 | 8:47 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C26568 | On time 8:09 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 1h23 | 9:32 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Y66615 | On time 8:13 AM Glasgow Central (GLC) | 2h29 | 10:42 AM Carlisle station (CAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Glasgow to Carlisle
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 136 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price €6 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 04:22 |
Last train 23:02 |
Train providers: Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and ScotRail trains Glasgow to Carlisle
Buy your official Virgin Trains, TransPennine Express and ScotRail train tickets from Glasgow to Carlisle from €6 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most popular journey.
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.
Glasgow to Carlisle train information with Virgin Trains:
- Average Duration: 1 h 7 min
- Cheapest Price: €12
- Virgin Trains frequency: 14 a day
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
Passengers board the train most frequently from Glasgow Central, which is located around 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Carlisle, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Glasgow to Carlisle
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Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
- Luggage storage facilities are located near Platform 1 operated by Excess Baggage Co.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops
- Car Park: Oswald Street NCP Car Park
- Burger King
- Krispy Kreme
- Gordon St Coffee
- Starbucks
- Upper Crust
- The Beer House
- Patisserie Valerie
- Alston Bar & Beef
- Taxi: Taxis are available outside opposite the Gordon Street exit
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis can be located on Gordon Street.
- There is step-free access in the whole station via elevators and ramps for train access. There are also escalators.
- 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 Indigo Glasgow
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow
- voco Grand Central Glasgow
- Mon - Sat: 05:30 - 21:30
- Sun: 09:15 - 21:30
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- There is a customer service center in the station located next to the ticket office.
- 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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