Carlisle to Ormskirk by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Ormskirk

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Ormskirk, 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 05:44 View journey
Last train 23:45 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 1hr 43m View journey
Distance (km) 147
Trains / day 36 View all
Cheapest journey AU$20.50 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 1m
Train operators 6

Travelling from Carlisle to Ormskirk by train

Considering a train trip from Carlisle to Ormskirk? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train cost from Carlisle to Ormskirk

Ready to book tickets from Carlisle to Ormskirk? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Carlisle and Ormskirk typically run AU$20.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Train times for travel from Carlisle to Ormskirk

During the week, the earliest departure time is at 05:44 and the last departure is 23:45. On weekends, the first train departs at 05:44 and the last train leaves at 20:17. On average, a total of 36 trains make this journey each day.

Average train travel time from Carlisle to Ormskirk

The quickest time by train is 1 hour and 43 minutes, travelling a total distance of 147 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Carlisle and Ormskirk?

You can secure tickets for travel between Carlisle and Ormskirk up to 4 months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making the most of your trip to Ormskirk

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

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Ormskirk

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

The total distance between Carlisle and Ormskirk is 147 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.