Carlisle to Smethwick by train

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Overview: trains from Carlisle to Smethwick

Find the key information for travelling by train from Carlisle to Smethwick, 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 07:02 View journey
Last train 21:24 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 53m View journey
Distance (km) 273
Trains / day 24 View all
Cheapest journey €17.98 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 3m
Train operators 4

Discover Carlisle to Smethwick by train

Planning a train adventure from Carlisle to Smethwick? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Carlisle and Smethwick

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 €17.97, 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.

Train schedule for travel between Carlisle and Smethwick

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 24 trains make this journey of 273 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Carlisle is at 07:03 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 20:07.

During the weekend, 07:02 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 21:24 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 33 minutes.

Train duration for trips from Carlisle to Smethwick

The swiftest journey time on this route is 2 hours and 53 minutes, crossing a total distance of 273 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Carlisle and Smethwick?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Carlisle and Smethwick 3 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn even more about travelling from Carlisle to Smethwick 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: Smethwick.

FAQs about the train journey from Carlisle to Smethwick

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

The distance between Carlisle and Smethwick is 273 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.