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Manchester to Carlisle Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Manchester to Carlisle, starting from 150,40 kr and averaging 189,06 kr. The entire journey takes no more than 1h 45m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Duration	Find Tickets
04:57 Manchester Piccadilly	06:47 Carlisle	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
05:43 Manchester Victoria	10:00 Carlisle	4h 17m, Changes required	Find Tickets
05:55 Deansgate	07:54 Carlisle	1h 59m, Changes required	Find Tickets
06:25 Manchester Oxford Road	08:15 Carlisle	1h 50m, Direct	Find Tickets
06:39 Deansgate	09:00 Carlisle	2h 21m, Changes required	Find Tickets
07:25 Manchester Oxford Road	09:12 Paris	1h 47m, Direct	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester to Carlisle Train Route Details

First train

04:57

Last train

19:56

Departure station

Manchester

Arrival station

Carlisle

Journey time

1h 45m

Distance

164 km

Price

150,40 kr*

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester to Carlisle

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Manchester to Carlisle can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Manchester to Carlisle for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester to Carlisle, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester to Carlisle ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making traveling from Manchester to Carlisle more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester to Carlisle Train Ticket Types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Manchester to Carlisle Train prices and times

Manchester to Carlisle Train Route Details