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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Carlisle | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Carlisle | No tags | ||||
| Train | Preston (Lancs), Rail Station | Carlisle | No tags |
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Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Carlisle. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Preston to Carlisle by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Preston to Carlisle?
The cheapest train tickets from Preston to Carlisle start from £10. The average price for this train route is around £24. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Preston to Carlisle?
The average train journey time from Preston to Carlisle is 1h 10m, covering a distance of 79 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 4m and is operated by Avanti West Coast.
Which train operators serve the Preston to Carlisle route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 14 trains available per day, including services from Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Preston to Carlisle?
The earliest train from Preston to Carlisle departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 21:43.
Which is the best train operator from Preston to Carlisle?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Northern, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 26 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Preston to Carlisle?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Transpennine Express has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Preston to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Northern, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Preston to Carlisle?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Northern, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Preston to Carlisle was searched and found on 17 Dec 2025 with a price of £10To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Preston to Carlisle as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £10 to £63 for a train ticket from Preston to Carlisle based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-17.
Usually Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
