Crewe to Carlisle Timetable

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

Travelling now? Crewe 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

Reverse Direction » Carlisle to Crewe Train Times

First and Last Service

On weekdays the first train departs Crewe at 05:59 arriving at Carlisle at 07:54. The last train departs Crewe at 20:09 arriving at Carlisle at 22:02.

Journey Time

On trains operated by Lumo Stirling (LF) the average journey time is 1 hour and 57 minutes. On trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) the average journey time is 1 hour and 53 minutes. The overall average journey time between Crewe and Carlisle is 1 hour and 53 minutes.

Catering

Most trains operated by Avanti West Coast (VT) have an onboard shop. Catering facilities on all train services on the UK National Rail network are provided subject to availability and customer demand.

Timetable data under licence from RSP / Rail Delivery Group