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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Carlisle (CAR)

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16

train journeys
per day

260

miles (418 kms)

5hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

05:33 / 23:29

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Carlisle is approximately 260 miles (418 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 59 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Carlisle.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:33
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    10:47
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:35
    5 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:46
    5 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    12:47
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    13:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:33
    5 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:43
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:43
    5 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:48
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:43
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    17:53
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:43
    5 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    18:49
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:43
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    19:51
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:42
    5 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    20:52
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:43
    5 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    21:51
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:33
    5 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    22:53
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:03
    7 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    05:07
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:03
    10 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:22
    11 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    10:47
    Colchester
    Carlisle
    Colchester to Carlisle

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
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 Available
ATM Machine Available

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Carlisle

The travel time between Colchester and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:33, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:29.

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

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Carlisle. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, Abellio Greater Anglia are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Carlisle.

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