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Trains from Accrington (ACR) to Carlisle (CAR)

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30

train journeys
per day

81

miles (131 kms)

1hrs 48 mins

fastest journey

07:12 / 00:10

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Accrington (ACR) to Carlisle (CAR)

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Accrington and Carlisle , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Accrington to Carlisle is approximately 81 miles (131 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 47 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Accrington to Carlisle. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 48 mins.

Journeys from Accrington to Carlisle Today

  • Mon 6th May
    07:12
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    09:00
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    08:12
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    10:09
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    08:24
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    10:47
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    09:12
    1 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    11:02
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    09:24
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    11:49
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    10:12
    1 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    12:09
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    10:24
    2 hrs 23 mins 1 change
    12:47
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    11:12
    1 hrs 48 mins 1 change
    13:00
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    11:24
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    13:48
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    12:12
    1 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    14:10
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    12:24
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    13:12
    1 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    15:01
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    13:24
    2 hrs 24 mins 1 change
    15:48
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    14:12
    2 hrs 2 mins 1 change
    16:14
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    14:24
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    16:50
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    15:12
    1 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    17:03
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    15:24
    2 hrs 29 mins 1 change
    17:53
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    16:12
    1 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    18:11
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    16:24
    2 hrs 25 mins 1 change
    18:49
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle
  • Mon 6th May
    17:12
    1 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    19:04
    Accrington
    Carlisle
    Accrington to Carlisle

About Accrington Station

Station name Accrington (ACR)
Address Accrington station, Eagle Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:40 - 15:00
Tuesday 06:40 - 15:00
Wednesday 06:40 - 15:00
Thursday 06:40 - 15:00
Friday 06:40 - 15:00
Saturday 06:40 - 15:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
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

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 Accrington and Carlisle

The travel time between Accrington and Carlisle by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 47 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 48 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Accrington and Carlisle vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 07:12, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:10.

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Amenities on trains between Accrington 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 Accrington & Carlisle. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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