Explore Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle by train

Thinking about travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bury St Edmunds and Carlisle

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is CA$229.85, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 2 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle departure timetable

On this route, 5 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Bury St Edmunds at 06:28 and the last leaving at 21:56 during the week.

For weekend travel to Carlisle, the earliest departure is at 10:24 and the last one is at 16:29. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 5 hours and 9 minutes, spanning 380 kilometres in total.

When are tickets between Bury St Edmunds and Carlisle available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Carlisle can be purchased 2 and a half months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

More information on train travel from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Carlisle city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle by train?

The train journey between Bury St Edmunds and Carlisle covers 380 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle?

The lowest price on this route is CA$229.85. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .

When do tickets go on sale for trains travelling from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle?

Tickets for this journey become available 2 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

What’s the travel time from Bury St Edmunds to Carlisle by train?

The fastest journey time is 5 hours and 9 minutes.