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Carlisle to Birmingham by train
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First train07:02
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Last train20:09
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey2hr 43m
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Distance277 kilometres
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Trains per day22
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Avg. journey time2hr 53m
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Train operators
Travelling from Carlisle to Birmingham by train
Fast trains from Carlisle to Birmingham take around 2 hours and 43 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 277 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Carlisle and Birmingham.
1. Are there direct trains from Carlisle to Birmingham?
Direct trains from Carlisle to Birmingham have been found.
We usually find around 21 direct trains on the route from Carlisle to Birmingham every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 25 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Carlisle to Birmingham?
The Carlisle to Birmingham train travel time is normally about 2 hours and 43 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Carlisle to Birmingham train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Birmingham is usually scheduled to depart Carlisle around 07:03 and the last train is around 20:07. At weekends the first train of the day leaves Carlisle around 07:02, and the last at 20:09.

What's the Carlisle to Birmingham train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Carlisle to Birmingham are $36.42.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $32 while booking 7 days in advance the price is around $36. Booking on the day of travel is likely to be more expensive, so it is worth booking in advance if you can to save money.
When to book Carlisle to Birmingham train tickets?
Trains in the UK usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Carlisle to Birmingham by train.
Which train companies operate between Carlisle and Birmingham?
More than one train company operates on the route from Carlisle to Birmingham, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- Avanti West Coast
- Virgin Trains
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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