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Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Stations

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19

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

1hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:42

first / last train

14

direct trains

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Carlisle and Manchester Stations , with 14 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 5 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carlisle to Manchester Stations is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 17 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Manchester Stations .

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Carlisle to Manchester Stations Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    1 hrs 53 mins Direct
    08:23
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 47 mins Direct
    09:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:33
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    10:39
    Carlisle
    Deansgate
    Carlisle to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:32
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    11:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    12:23
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 49 mins Direct
    13:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    14:30
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:34
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    15:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:34
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    16:24
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    1 hrs 47 mins Direct
    17:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:26
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    18:39
    Carlisle
    Deansgate
    Carlisle to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:31
    2 hrs 21 mins 1 change
    18:52
    Carlisle
    Deansgate
    Carlisle to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:34
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    19:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:02
    2 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    20:09
    Carlisle
    Deansgate
    Carlisle to Deansgate
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:34
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    20:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:34
    1 hrs 48 mins Direct
    21:22
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:30
    1 hrs 50 mins Direct
    22:20
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:32
    1 hrs 49 mins Direct
    23:21
    Carlisle
    Manchester Oxford Road
    Carlisle to Manchester Oxford Road
  • Mon 1st Apr
    22:04
    9 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    07:16
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria

About Carlisle Station

Station name Carlisle (CAR)
Address Carlisle station, Court Square, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA1 1QZ
Managed by VT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 20:00
Saturday 05:00 - 20:00
Sunday 09:00 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Manchester Stations Station

Station name Manchester Stations (115)
Address Manchester Oxford Road station, Station Approach, Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1 6FU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:40
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:40
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:40
Thursday 06:30 - 22:40
Friday 06:30 - 22:40
Saturday 06:30 - 22:40
Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carlisle and Manchester Stations

The travel time between Carlisle and Manchester Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carlisle and Manchester Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

First class tickets on trains between Carlisle and Manchester Stations typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Carlisle and Manchester Stations can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 14 direct services per day from Carlisle to Manchester Stations

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Carlisle and Manchester Stations .

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Carlisle and Manchester Stations , but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.