Doncaster to Carlisle by train

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Overview: trains from Doncaster to Carlisle

Find the key information for travelling by train from Doncaster to Carlisle, 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 00:35 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 192
Trains / day 57 View all
Cheapest journey AU$75.19 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 10m
Train operators 8

Doncaster to Carlisle by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Doncaster to Carlisle? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 192 kilometres.

Cost of train travel from Doncaster to Carlisle

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Doncaster to Carlisle:

  • Cheapest ticket: AU$75.19

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Doncaster to Carlisle daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Carlisle on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 57 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:35: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:54: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:38: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:50: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 12 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Doncaster to Carlisle?

This journey covers a total of 192 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Doncaster and Carlisle

Tickets for travel between Doncaster and Carlisle can be booked 5 and a half months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Doncaster to Carlisle

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Carlisle city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Doncaster to Carlisle

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

The train route from Doncaster to Carlisle covers 192 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.