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Trains from Watford Junction to Carlisle (CAR)

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24

train journeys
per day

246

miles (396 kms)

4hrs 17 mins

fastest journey

05:48 / 00:12

first / last train

7

direct trains

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 24 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Carlisle , with 7 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Carlisle is approximately 246 miles (396 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 40 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Carlisle.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 17 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:48
    3 hrs 33 mins Direct
    09:21
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:31
    4 hrs 29 mins Direct
    11:00
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:54
    3 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:01
    4 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    11:18
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:48
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:49
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:46
    4 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:47
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:31
    4 hrs 30 mins Direct
    14:01
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:46
    4 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:31
    4 hrs 30 mins Direct
    15:01
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:45
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:45
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    15:48
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:31
    4 hrs 32 mins Direct
    17:03
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:45
    4 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    16:48
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:31
    4 hrs 32 mins Direct
    18:03
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:45
    4 hrs 8 mins 1 change
    17:53
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:31
    4 hrs 33 mins Direct
    19:04
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:45
    4 hrs 4 mins 1 change
    18:49
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:45
    4 hrs 6 mins 1 change
    19:51
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:45
    4 hrs 7 mins 1 change
    20:52
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:42
    4 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    21:51
    Watford Junction
    Carlisle
    Watford Junction to Carlisle

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
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 Watford Junction and Carlisle

The travel time between Watford Junction and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 40 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 17 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 24 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 7 direct services per day from Watford Junction to Carlisle

Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, West Midlands Trains, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Carlisle.

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