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Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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20

train journeys
per day

101

miles (162 kms)

2hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Victoria (MCV)

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Carlisle and Manchester Victoria , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Carlisle to Manchester Victoria is approximately 101 miles (162 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 34 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carlisle to Manchester Victoria. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Carlisle to Manchester Victoria Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    2 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    08:48
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:35
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    09:47
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:33
    2 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:49
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:32
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    11:38
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:35
    2 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    12:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    2 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    13:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:29
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    2 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:34
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    15:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:34
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    16:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    2 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    17:47
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:26
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:31
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    19:08
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:34
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    19:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:02
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    20:33
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:34
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    20:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:34
    2 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    21:39
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:30
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    22:45
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:32
    2 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    23:52
    Carlisle
    Manchester Victoria
    Carlisle to Manchester Victoria
  • 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 Victoria Station

Station name Manchester Victoria (MCV)
Address Manchester Victoria station, Station Approach, Todd Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M3 1WY
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00
Thursday 06:30 - 22:00
Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 08:00 - 22:15
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 Victoria

The travel time between Carlisle and Manchester Victoria by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carlisle and Manchester Victoria vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Carlisle & Manchester Victoria. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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