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Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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18

train journeys
per day

101

miles (163 kms)

1hrs 51 mins

fastest journey

06:30 / 23:25

first / last train

13

direct trains

4

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Carlisle (CAR) to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly , with 13 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 Piccadilly is approximately 101 miles (163 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 58 mins.

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

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 51 mins.

Journeys from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:30
    1 hrs 57 mins Direct
    08:27
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:35
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    09:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:33
    2 hrs 12 mins 1 change
    10:45
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:32
    1 hrs 54 mins Direct
    11:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:35
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    12:27
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:33
    1 hrs 53 mins Direct
    13:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    2 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:41
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:34
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    15:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:34
    1 hrs 53 mins Direct
    16:27
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:35
    1 hrs 51 mins Direct
    17:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:26
    2 hrs 19 mins 1 change
    18:45
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:31
    2 hrs 27 mins 1 change
    18:58
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:34
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    19:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:02
    2 hrs 13 mins 1 change
    20:15
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:34
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    20:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:34
    1 hrs 52 mins Direct
    21:26
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:30
    1 hrs 54 mins Direct
    22:24
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:32
    1 hrs 53 mins Direct
    23:25
    Carlisle
    Manchester Piccadilly
    Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly

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 Piccadilly Station

Station name Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
Address Manchester Piccadilly station, Piccadilly Station Approach, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 7RA
Managed by NR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 04:30 - 22:30
Saturday 04:30 - 22:30
Sunday 07:00 - 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 Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly

The travel time between Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 58 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 51 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Carlisle and Manchester Piccadilly vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:30, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:25.

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

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

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Yes! There are usually around 13 direct services per day from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadilly

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

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