Carlisle to Lancaster Timetable

Summer 2026 (until Saturday 12th December unless otherwise indicated - see service detail)

Travelling now? Carlisle Live Departures

Monday to Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Train Operators
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Does not run daily or interim schedule

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Carlisle at 05:43 arriving at Lancaster at 06:36. The last train departs Carlisle at 21:33 arriving at Lancaster at 22:26.

Journey Time

On trains operated by TransPennine Express (TP) the average journey time is 53 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 50 minutes. The overall average journey time between Carlisle and Lancaster is 52 minutes.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group