Bristol to Carlisle by train

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Overview: trains from Bristol to Carlisle

Find the key information for travelling by train from Bristol 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 01:32 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 15m View journey
Distance (km) 377
Trains / day 37 View all
Cheapest journey £60.62 View journey
Avg journey time 6hr 52m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Bristol to Carlisle

So you’re considering going from Bristol to Carlisle by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train tickets between Bristol and Carlisle

The cheapest train tickets from Bristol to Carlisle start at £60.62. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Bristol to Carlisle is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 5 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Bristol and Carlisle

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 37 trains make this journey of 377 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Bristol is at 01:35 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:54.

During the weekend, 01:32 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:00 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 22 minutes.

Bristol to Carlisle train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 377 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Booking Bristol to Carlisle trains in advance

Booking your Bristol to Carlisle tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

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Maximising your travels to Carlisle

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Carlisle.

FAQs about the train journey from Bristol to Carlisle

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

The trip from Bristol to Carlisle covers a distance of 377 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.