Carlisle to Birmingham International by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Birmingham International

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Birmingham International, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:02 View journey
Last train 20:07 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 3hr 7m View journey
Distance (km) 283
Trains / day 21 View all
Cheapest journey AU$42.34 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 11m
Train operators 2

From Carlisle to Birmingham International by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Carlisle to Birmingham International by train. With 21 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost between Carlisle to Birmingham International

Getting from Carlisle to Birmingham International by rail typically costs AU$42.34, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Train schedule for travel between Carlisle and Birmingham International

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 21 trains make this journey of 283 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Carlisle is at 07:02 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:07.

During the weekend, 07:02 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 20:07 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 37 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Carlisle to Birmingham International?

On this route spanning 283 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 3 hours and 7 minutes.

How far in advance Carlisle and Birmingham International tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Carlisle and Birmingham International are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making the most of your trip to Birmingham International

For a seamless train journey, head to our extensive help articles. Start planning your trip and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Birmingham International.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Birmingham International

Want to know more about your journey from Carlisle to Birmingham International? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train route from Carlisle to Birmingham International covers 283 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.