Carlisle to Plymouth by train

Going from Carlisle to Plymouth by train

About to set off from Carlisle to Plymouth by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train cost from Carlisle to Plymouth

Ready to book tickets from Carlisle to Plymouth? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

• The cheapest tickets between Carlisle and Plymouth typically run €217.57.

• If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

• If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

• You can book travel between these two destinations 4 and a half months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Carlisle to Plymouth

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Carlisle to Plymouth:

• 05:44 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 23:45 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

• 05:44 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• 21:36 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

• A train departs every 46 minutes from Carlisle toward Plymouth.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 18 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time from Carlisle to Plymouth

The quickest time by train is 6 hours and 28 minutes, travelling a total distance of 509 kilometres.

How far in advance Carlisle and Plymouth tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Carlisle and Plymouth are available 4 and a half months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Further insights on trains from Carlisle to Plymouth

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Plymouth city guide.