Southport to Carlisle by train

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Overview: trains from Southport to Carlisle

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southport 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 06:21 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 2m View journey
Distance (km) 138
Trains / day 55 View all
Cheapest journey US$191.56 View journey
Avg journey time 2hr 21m
Train operators 7

Explore Southport to Carlisle by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Southport 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 ticket cost for journeys between Southport and Carlisle

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically US$191.56, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Southport to Carlisle departure timetable

On this route, 55 trains run daily, with the first one leaving Southport at 06:21 and the last leaving at 23:10 during the week.

For weekend travel to Carlisle, the earliest departure is at 06:21 and the last one is at 22:54. You will find that departures along this journey occur every 11 minutes.

Average train travel time from Southport to Carlisle

The quickest time by train is 2 hours and 2 minutes, travelling a total distance of 138 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Southport to Carlisle trains

Tickets for travel to Carlisle along this route are available for purchase 3 months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Learn even more about travelling from Southport to Carlisle by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Carlisle.

FAQs about the train journey from Southport to Carlisle

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

The trip from Southport to Carlisle covers a distance of 138 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.