Trains from Manchester to Carlisle from £73

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Manchester to Carlisle train information

Find information about ticket prices, popular stations, and train companies that offer trains from Manchester to Carlisle

RETURN FROM	£93
AVG TRAVEL TIME	1h 45m
TRAIN COMPANIES	Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Arriva

The best return train deal from Manchester to Carlisle found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £93

Average time it takes to travel by train from Manchester to Carlisle

There are 3 train companies servicing this route: Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Arriva

Manchester Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Manchester

Manchester Stockton-on-TeesManchester, 54.569862, -1.318083

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Manchester CliftonManchester, 53.522491, -2.31474

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Manchester RadcliffeManchester, 53.562197, -2.321509

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Dukinfield Fairfield, ManchesterManchester, 53.471195, -2.143135

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Manchester Peel HallManchester, 53.373714, -2.250418

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Manchester Sale Water Park MetrolinkManchester, 53.427776, -2.290176

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Carlisle Train Station Directory

Location of major train stations in Carlisle

Carlisle ArmathwaiteCarlisle, 54.809473, -2.772074

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CarlisleCarlisle, 54.890556, -2.9333334

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Carlisle WetheralCarlisle, 54.883838, -2.831725

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Book return train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle

Below are the quickest and cheapest return train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle that we could find in the past 72 hours. You can also search by a specific date by using the search form above.

Transpennine Express

23 May

06:25Manchester Oxford Road

1h 50m

08:15Carlisle

30 May

06:30Carlisle

1h 53m

08:23Manchester Oxford Road

£73

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Multiple carriers

23 May

06:48Manchester Oxford Road

2h 12m

1 stop

09:00Carlisle

30 May

06:30Carlisle

1h 53m

08:23Manchester Oxford Road

£73

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AccesRail

22 May

00:05Manchester

12h 55m

4 stops

13:00Carlisle

30 May

10:06Carlisle

11h 04m

4 stops

21:10Manchester

£223

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AccesRail

23 May

10:30Manchester

10h 34m

4 stops

21:04Carlisle

30 May

10:06Carlisle

11h 04m

4 stops

21:10Manchester

£223

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FAQs for booking trains from Manchester to Carlisle

How long is the train ride from Manchester to Carlisle Lake District?

The most time-efficient journey by train from Manchester to Carlisle Lake District currently available is 1h 45m. Consider Transpennine Express for the quickest available option to your destination.

Which train companies operate between Manchester to Carlisle Lake District?

Ride to your destination comfortably on Transpennine Express, Avanti West Coast, and Arriva. Consider Transpennine Express as it’s been found as the cheapest option to get from Manchester to Carlisle Lake District starting at £93.

How far is Manchester to Carlisle Lake District by train?

The straight-line distance from Manchester to Carlisle Lake District is 101.5 mi, but the actual distance you’ll travel by train depends on the route taken. In terms of time, a normal route is around 1h 45m.