Derby to Carlisle by train
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Overview: trains from Derby to Carlisle
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Explore Derby to Carlisle by rail
Getting ready for a trip from Derby to Carlisle aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.
Train cost between Derby and Carlisle: point-to-point tickets
Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from US$238.50, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.
Cost of travel with European train passes
Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.
Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.
Train times for travel between Derby and Carlisle
If you are taking the train from Derby to Carlisle, you will have 56 trains each day (with a departure every 8 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:23. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 22:33. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:16, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:42.
Average train travel time from Derby to Carlisle
The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 12 minutes, travelling a total distance of 240 kilometres.
How far in advance Derby and Carlisle tickets go on sale
Tickets for travel between Derby and Carlisle are available 4 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.
Making the most of your Derby to Carlisle travels
To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Carlisle.
FAQs about the train journey from Derby to Carlisle
Want to know more about your journey from Derby to Carlisle? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The total distance from Derby to Carlisle is 240 kilometres.
The lowest price on this route is US$238.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance cost around , while those booked 7 days in advance are around .
Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 4 months in advance.
The fastest journey is 3 hours and 12 minutes.
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